Re: [Ql-Users] Replacement Mouse

ve you changed your email address since the last time I emailed you which would have been a while ago. Best Wishes Duncan -Original Message- From: Derek via Ql-Users <ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> To: ql-users <ql-us...@q-v-d.com> Sent: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 18:47 Subj

Re: [Ql-Users] Replacement Mouse

Hi Duncan, I have a 3 button serial mouse with DB9 connector. It was ysed on a Q60, so any PC serial port will do. Email if you want it. RegardsDerek Original message From: via Ql-Users Date: 15/08/2017 10:09 (GMT+00:00) To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com

Re: [Ql-Users] TURBO and testing it exists

Hi George, I proposed in th QL Forum adding a S or Q in the TK_VER$. But your proposed new Function sounds a good idea. RegardsDerek Original message From: gdgqler--- via Ql-Users Date: 19/08/2017 13:12 (GMT+00:00) To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Cc:

Re: [Ql-Users] TURBO and testing it exists

Hi, The link works for me, even on an android tablet... Regards, Derek Original message From: Per Witte via Ql-Users Date: 19/08/2017 13:13 (GMT+00:00) To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Cc: Per Witte Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] TURBO

Re: [Ql-Users] TYPE_IN

Hi, Why just allocate section memory to save the keyboard buffer. RegardsDerek Original message From: Wolfgang Lenerz via Ql-Users Date: 30/09/2017 13:38 (GMT+00:00) To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Cc: Wolfgang Lenerz Subject: Re:

Re: [Ql-Users] TYPE_IN

Hi, Is it possibile to extend the 128 byte QL keyboard buffer. Was TYPE_IN an a attempt to do this? RegardsDerek Original message From: Wolfgang Lenerz via Ql-Users Date: 30/09/2017 12:38 (GMT+00:00) To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Cc: Wolfgang Lenerz

Re: [Ql-Users] TYPE_IN

Hi, According to the Turbo Toolkit manual. The TYPE_IN input buffer stops when CHR$(10) is entered of the selected console window. The TYPE_IN command is directed to channel 0. The manual also also the Superbasic KEYROW clears the keyboard type ahead buffer. So the text is lost. The COMMAND_LINE

[Ql-Users] Qbase

Hi David, I produced the Q60 in 2002 and put Qbase on the the software distribution on all cased Q60 machines.  Qbase I thought was really good piece of software. Regards, Derek Original message From: Daniel Baum via Ql-Users Date: 03/09/2017

[Ql-Users] Q68 Order Process

Hi, My apologies for the delay in the commencement of the Q68 order process. There was a  little more work involved with the Q68 case. I have completed this work and am in a position to start supplying the Q68. I have created a list of people that have shown interest in the Q68. Which

Re: [Ql-Users] Q40 display mode

Hi, There is no mistake. The Q40/60 has the following SQ/E video modes: 512x256 4/8 Colour. Standard QL Colours512x256 Mode 33 24 bit colour1024x512 Mode 33 24 bit colour I will check on my Q60 the DISP_TYPE values and report back tomorrow. RegardsDerek Original message From:

Re: [Ql-Users] Dock

Hi Peter, Try using the icons from Q-Dock. The icons are interchangeable. RegardsDerek Original message From: Peter Graf via Ql-Users Date: 10/11/2017 18:01 (GMT+00:00) To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Cc: Peter Graf Subject: Re: [Ql-Users]

Re: [Ql-Users] BouQLder Qlash

Hi, I have playing this excellent game on the Q68 and SMSQmulator. Very nice game RegardsDerek Original message From: Peter Graf via Ql-Users Date: 06/05/2018 11:36 (GMT+00:00) To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Cc: Peter Graf Subject: Re:

Re: [Ql-Users] Q68 & QD

Hi Bob, I tried QD B.01 on a Q68 SMSQ/E 3.33, in 1024x768 (DISP_MODE 7) with the QD margin set to120 characters. Typing past 120 characters makes the Q68 freeze. I also tried in DISP_MODE 4 - 1024x768 4 colours. Much faster, but same problems. I will try all screen resolutions and report back.

Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQ/E 3.33

Hi Bob, I configured the SMSQ/E with all Q68 sold with FAT enabled. I guessed that it would useful. But I did not create a FAT16 partition on the supplied SD Card. RegardsDerek Original message From: Bob Spelten via Ql-Users Date: 01/05/2018 11:26

Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQ/E 3.33

Hi Bob, The Q68 system files Q68_SMSQ.WIN or Q68_SMSQ.SYS have to be located on FAT32 partition. The FAT device is used to access a FAT16 partition. Used to interchange data from Q68 and other PC or MAC computers. Any updated Q68_SMS.WIN file must be located in the first 16 entries in the FAT32

Re: [Ql-Users] QL-SD new driver

Hi, There is no parallel port on the Gold Card. There is a Parallel Port on the Super Gold Card. But it is not bi-directional. Only works as a simple printer port. But maybe some output pins could be turned into Inputs. RegardsDerek Original message From: Graeme Gregory via

Re: [Ql-Users] Ql-Users Digest, Vol 168, Issue 3

Hi, DM5 is a compiled Superbasic with Qliberator Compiler and the menu functions created with EasyMenu. I do not think it is possible to decompile the Qliberated programme. But I have extracted some of the Easymenu MEN files that were merged into the main compiled programme. My instension was to

Re: [Ql-Users] 68K/OS

Hi Malcolm, Do you have any pictures of the 3U Rack? It would nice to industrial application of the QL. RegardsDerek Original message From: Malcolm Lear via Ql-Users Date: 05/07/2018 10:34 (GMT+00:00) To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Cc: Malcolm Lear Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] 68K/OS

Re: [Ql-Users] Stuart Honeyball

Hi, I totally agree with Tony, Stuart was a very nice person to know. I talked with him alot when I organised 2 QL workshops in the North East. His product line was excellent quality and I must of bought everything Miracle Systems produced It does seem a loss to the QL community. RegardsDerek

Re: [Ql-Users] FiFi

Hi, I supplied FiFi as part of a licenced software package on the Q60. Very nice software. RegardsDerek Original message From: Marcel Kilgus via Ql-Users Date: 30/03/2018 13:37 (GMT+00:00) To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Cc: Marcel Kilgus

Re: [Ql-Users] Cueshell

Hi Marcel, I bought Cueshell when it was released. I thought it was a very nice piece of software. It does look like there are not many software titles I have bought are now free. RegardsDerek Original message From: Marcel Kilgus via Ql-Users Date:

Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQE 3.34

Hi Wolfgang, I tried to download the binary zip which the web site says temporary unavailable. On 30 November 2018 16:45:37 GMT+00:00, Wolfgang Lenerz via Ql-Users wrote: >Hi all, > >SMSQE 3.34 is out. > >Mostly bugfixes for Q68, but also a new SSJOb command courtesy of Per >Witte. >

Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQE 3.34

Hi, I usually configure SMSQ/E with Menuconfig prior to sending out to anyone. But I use the LANG_USE and KBD_TABLE commands in my boot file to explicitly set the Langauge options. I also noted that only the German Menuconfig was supplied in the Q68_SMSQ.WIN update to v3.34 I have copied the

Re: [Ql-Users] EasyMenu

Hi Marcel, EasyMenu has always been slow to startup on all QL platforms. I thank you for the bug fix. Regards, Derek On 3 April 2019 22:52:04 BST, Marcel Kilgus via Ql-Users wrote: >During the German ZX meeting that has become some sort of last refuge >for us QL fans, too, a new EasyMenu

Re: [Ql-Users] DISK MATE 5

Hi, I have extracted most of tge Menu definitions screens and was going to rewrite DM5 based on the usage of the compiled version. I seem to have a little lull in hardware work. So I will revisit this personal project. On 26 February 2019 12:08:19 GMT+00:00, Bob Spelten via Ql-Users wrote:

Re: [Ql-Users] Wallpaper program

Hi, I was supplying Q60 cased computers with Wallpaper as standard in 2004. I have to convert the Jpeg file by hand with Photon. Wish I had Dilwyn's excellent programme then. I will use it on the Q68, in the High Colour modes. --- Regards, Derek ___

Re: [Ql-Users] QL-World Mag

Hi, Why add a batch downloader to Firefox or Chrome and download all the files at once. On 9 March 2019 16:59:25 GMT+00:00, Darren Branagh via Ql-Users wrote: >Umm, so you expect Dilwyn to spend his time zipping files for you using >his >time so you don't have to use yours? > >Good luck with

Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQ/E and SBASIC manual v1.06

Hi Dilwyn, I received your Blog update email, can you remove the adverts from the email. Regards Derek On 28 January 2019 20:24:38 CET, Dilwyn Jones via Ql-Users wrote: >Version 1.06 of the SMSQ/E and SBASIC guide is now available to >download >from my website at

Re: [Ql-Users] Updating my QLE

Hi, Is it possible to have a user area in BP or QLE so user specific software can be installed. I use a Linux sydtem, which I have my home directory on a separate paritition from the system files. So I can change Linux OS without altering the user data. Could these QL distros use this type

[Ql-Users] QDT Icons Technical Reference

Hi, I have been reading the QDT documention v1.10, from "THE DISTRIBUTION" DVD distro. I note in the manual: qdticonsDrawUserMan_1-1 On page 14 of 13 ? There is a reference in the Technical and Other Documents section, to QDT Icons Technical Reference Jim Hunkins web site is not available

Re: [Ql-Users] QMG

Hi, The downloaded zip file contains 2 uncompiled Superbasic files. On 22 October 2019 12:02:01 BST, "Ralf Reköndt via Ql-Users" wrote: >I have to look at my disk. As far as I remember, QMG was a complete >compiled program. I just have used it to load pointer programs to >examine their

[Ql-Users] SMSQE Source zip

Hi, I have just been trying to look at the new SMSQ/E 3.36 zip file with the source code. The zip file looks to be corrupted. The QWA container looks okay. --- Regards, Derek ___ QL-Users Mailing List

Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQE 3.36

Hi, No need to use CD ROM disks, as I have a PC with an SD Card reader on it in the house... I insert the 32Gb SD Card into the reader and copy the QWA container file (QXL.WIN file) to it and insert the SD Card into the Q68 SD Card reader Slot 2, mount the SD Card and read the files. Or

Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQmulator 2.29

Hi, I updated the Java 11 version all is working okay on Linux. Maybe it's a Windows problem. Regards, Derek On 19 April 2020 13:57:29 BST, "François Van Emelen via Ql-Users" wrote: >Op 19/04/2020 om 7:56 schreef Wolfgang Lenerz via Ql-Users: >> Hi all, >> >> hot on the heels of SMSQE 3.36

Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQE 3.36

Hi, Just to clarify, does SMSQ/E v3.36 mount the QXL.WIN files correctly. --- Regards, Derek ___ QL-Users Mailing List

Re: [Ql-Users] Q40i/Q60 board availability

Hi Jason, The Q60 was batch produced from 2002 till 2005, where there seemed no more demand for the Q60 at that time. The Q60 and Q40i was produced in board option and could be supplied built into PC AT Midi Tower Case. The Q40i was an enhanced Q40 that could have 128K ram, which

Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQE 3.37

Hi, I can confirm this as well, the Link FAT device works and all FAT devices except for FAT1. I have tried all version of menuconfig. Regards, Derek On 26/02/2021 13:27, Jan Bredenbeek via Ql-Users wrote: Hi Wolfgang, I noticed that I cannot configure the fat1_ drive on the Q68.

Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQE on HATARI

definition be to load SMSQ/E? --- Regards, Derek On 4 February 2021 17:54:40 GMT, Derek via Ql-Users wrote: >Hi, > >The Hatari manual states, the commad line can have options entered for >Hard Drive Options: > >--scsi = Emulate a SCSI hard drive with given bus ID (0-7) >

Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQE on HATARI

Hi, The Hatari manual states, the commad line can have options entered for Hard Drive Options: --scsi = Emulate a SCSI hard drive with given bus ID (0-7) using image . If just a filename is given, it is assigned to bus ID 0 So maybe: hatari --scsi 0=qxl.win --- Regards, Derek On 4 February

Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQmulator

Hi, I use OpenJDK 11 or 8, version 11 is running on the Linux laptop. I do not use Windows as I fo not want to pay for the licence. Linux does all I require, without the constant attension to virus checkers. I also do not want to buy nee hardware to run Windows 11, whi h maybe as bad as

Re: [Ql-Users] Windows 11 and emulators

will get rid of Microsoft and use a Linux. Apple ... no thanks, just another UNIX system, that you have to pay throught the nose more than Microsoft. --- Regards, Derek On 8 November 2021 17:52:35 GMT, pjwitte via Ql-Users wrote: >Hi Derek, > >On 08/11/2021 16:14, Derek via Ql-Us

Re: [Ql-Users] Windows 11 and emulators

Hi I used repair Windows software problems, so I can maybe help. Can the service not be disabled, or msybe removed. I have a Windows 10 Pro PC, which I could upgrade to see if Ican solve your problem. --- Regards, Derek On 8 November 2021 13:39:36 GMT, pjwitte via Ql-Users wrote: >On

Re: [Ql-Users] QL-SD-ROM

Hi The new QL-SD-ROM looks great piece of electronic and software design. I thought last QL-SD was good, but I could not find any to buy, I fear this could be the case with this excellent piece of hardware. --- Regards, Derek On 11 July 2021 18:23:15 BST, Dilwyn Jones via Ql-Users wrote:

Re: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi Pico

It would be easier to port Linux to the Pico and compile sQLux... Regards, Derek On 31/12/2022 10:08, Sba1derson via Ql-Users wrote: Good to see it's feasible but like you say, who would undertake it. Not me, I wouldn't know where to start  Sent from my Xperia by Sony smartphone

Re: [Ql-Users] SBASIC interpreter bug?

Hi I changed the ch in the FOPEN variable to chan and it worked with EX, SBAS. It looks like the variable for the FOPEN parameter is getting mixed up with the parameter on the Procedure parameter. I also tried the original program on Minerva with MultiBasic executing the program with: EX