----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, November 19, 2004 10:13 AM Subject: Re: Re: [ql-users] Re: QL2005
> > The magazine could also be provided (by email) in say pdf form, again > > saving money. > > > > Tony > Hmmm, reminds me too much of last night where I was trying to put WinXP onto my PC after having its new hard disk fitted. > > A couple of error messages came up which left me wondering whether to laugh or cry. I mention these because they show how lucky we are as QLers in some ways and how even seemingly simple suggestions like Tony's can drive fear into my heart. > > "Your CD-ROM is not responding to the standard drivers, please insert the drivers CD to install the manufacturer-supplied drivers." (or message to that effect). > > (Reminds of me of "Keyboard failure, press F1 to continue.") > > Err, OK, no CD drive to install the CD drivers. Fine. Its next suggestion is get a driver fof the net. Of dear, no internet connections set up yet, because no modem, which needs drivers...off a CD. > > Newly installed WinXP. The modem needs drivers (this was a modem which came with the PC from its manufacturer) from a CD but it is not at all clear how to do this, because the drivers are buried deep in an obscure folder level. The leaflet says "refer to instructions on the CD" which turns out to be a PDF file. Where are the two places I can get a PDF file reader? Off a CD, or off the net. Ummmm....help. > > Wouldn't it be great if Roy sold us a Qubide with only instructions which say "you'll need a driver for this, there's probably one out there somewhere but I'll leave you to sort it out how to get it and everything else, by the way you need a PDF program to read your next issue of QUanta too." > > In other words, leave PDF out of the QL equation please Tony! > > Dilwyn Jones > Still monitoring. I rather like the ideas which run thus: 1. Develop internet software for all common ql platforms - Black box, (S)GC, Aurora, Qx0 etc. 2. Encourage Quanta members to use the software 1. above and to access the user list, Web Site etc. Provide practical help with this for members who need it - I'm sure I'm not the only one!!! 3. Develop the Web Site so that all Quanta services - Magazine, Software Library, Help line, Back Issues, Advertisements etc. etc. can be accessed by all members. - with up to date links to other websites related to QL. It is the 21st Century. Can we drag ourselves out of the (early) middle ages? Now, it seems to me that the first step is to appoint a Web Master - any offers? The Quanta committee is down to its minimum number of members. As Geoff has said on many occasions, we have the ideas but not the manpower to execute them all. Is ANYBODY offering their help? John Gilpin. _______________________________________________ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.quanta.org.uk/mailing.htm
