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- Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:45 pm
- Forum: Hardware
- Topic: ql+ prototype rebuild ? possible
- Replies: 50
- Views: 3897
Re: ql+ prototype rebuild ? possible
I remember reading, in Computer Weekly I think --- one of the business newspapers anyway --- that Clive Sinclair had succeeded with this wafer technology where the likes of IBM had failed. If I remember correctly, the chap from IBM ended up working for Sinclair at the time. Also, if I remember, this...
- Sat Feb 17, 2024 3:59 pm
- Forum: General QL Chat
- Topic: Nostalgia – TEXT87 & SPELLBOUND
- Replies: 9
- Views: 591
Re: Nostalgia – TEXT87 & SPELLBOUND
I have a scaned copy of TEXT87_Plus4_ in pdf format . Maybe this helps. Hi Andrew. I've downloaded your PDF file and found that I couldn't search it. I have therefor added a searchable "bit" using "ocrmypdf" which makes the file slightly larger, but allows the content to be sear...
- Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:48 am
- Forum: Software & Programming
- Topic: File modified date/time
- Replies: 7
- Views: 352
Re: File modified date/time
DJToolkit has functions to read and set those dates in the file header. WinBack used them back in the day to determine if a file needed backing up or not. Also backs up floppies and such like, not just hard discs. Both available from Dilwyn's web page, linked as QL Homepage at the top of every forum...
- Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:44 am
- Forum: General QL Chat
- Topic: Nostalgia – TEXT87 & SPELLBOUND
- Replies: 9
- Views: 591
Re: Nostalgia – TEXT87 & SPELLBOUND
The manual that Rich refers to is excellent. And now also available online and for download as HTML, ePub or PDF.
https://superbasic-manual.readthedocs.i ... index.html
In case anyone is interested that is!
Cheers,
Norm.
https://superbasic-manual.readthedocs.i ... index.html
In case anyone is interested that is!
Cheers,
Norm.
- Sun Feb 11, 2024 5:14 pm
- Forum: Software & Programming
- Topic: Has anyone ever tried "long filenames" from H.P.Recktenwald?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1613
Re: Noisy MDV
It's fine for cleaning, but I'd probably use switch cleaner instead! Switch cleaner evaporates quicker than WD40 and can be lubricated quite quickly afterwards. A tiny drop of sewing machine or watch lubricant would probably be best.
Have fun.
Cheers,
Norm.
Have fun.
Cheers,
Norm.
- Sun Feb 11, 2024 4:04 pm
- Forum: General QL Chat
- Topic: Cleaning Keyboard Keys
- Replies: 4
- Views: 356
- Sun Feb 11, 2024 4:02 pm
- Forum: Software & Programming
- Topic: Has anyone ever tried "long filenames" from H.P.Recktenwald?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1613
Re: Has anyone ever tried "long filenames" from H.P.Recktenwald?
Hi Derek, I remember many years ago -- which is unusual for me, remembering stuff -- having a rant about this very matter. Why does the QL's file system need to include the whole directory tree in each and every filename in the directory? The eRant is at https://normandunbar.github.io/RantsAndRaves/...
Re: Noisy MDV
Beware!! WD40 is not a lubricant, it is a cleaner and water dispersant -- that's what the "WD" stands for. It may lubricate for a wee while, but it will also remove any existing lube too. Apparently, many cyclists have been using WD40 on their bike chains with nasty results. Lots of useful...
- Sun Feb 11, 2024 3:42 pm
- Forum: The Welcome Area
- Topic: Hi from Spain
- Replies: 3
- Views: 331
Re: Hi from Spain
Hello Santiago, and welcome back to the mad house!
Cheers,
Norm.
Cheers,
Norm.