Dilwyn Jones wrote:
> Norwich is quite far east, further even than Thetford where Quanta
> workshops used to be organised, and some of the Thetford ones weren't
> too well attended. That said, it would be nice to see events held at
> somewhere other than the usual venues.
As turnout is worry, so I thought of opening it out other platforms.
This would also increase the chance of it being repeatable each year
or two. Members of Anglia Linux User Group (ALUG) have already expressed
an interest.
> I'm not too keen on opening it up to other computers, I'm a member of
> Quanta because of the QL or QDOS or SMSQE after all. That said, there
> may be the possibility of opening it up to other 'retro' groups (as
> apposed to say Apple Macs) who may have a partial interest in the QL
> rather than just 'non-wintel' as you suggested. Let's have a
> discussion - it doesn't strike me as being an attractive proposition
> at first, at least, but I'm happy to discuss and listen to opinion!
Rather than a not-wintel show, how about the "Sinclair and Clone Show"
or "Sinclair and Compatible Show" (like the ZX Microfairs). To cover
QLs/Thors/Q40/Q60, ZX Spectrums, SAM Coupes, ZX81/80, Z88 etc. The
speccy and Sam do not have (regular) shows in the UK. The Z88 is
supported by W.N. Richardson and is seen as a portable compliment to
the QL. The QL has a good selection of emulators for other Sinclair
computers. A Sinclair show seems like a reasonable compromise, also it
should not be too big to manage.
That said, Oric users are looking for a venue for a show and there
would only be a few of them.
> As we are sort of 20 years into the QL's life, it might be possible to
> plan a special event around this, unless of course it's already in
> hand for the AGM or USA show!
This sounds great, could the show be tied to a particular date?
It could be around about Jan 20 or Feb 17 (which is Jan 20 plus 28 days),
the first order and delivery dates of the first QLs.
Malcolm Cadman wrote:
>Tony Firshman wrote:
> > Talks and presentations are useful if you can get any takers ... they
> > create an interest to attend.
ACCUS members may give a talk.
> ... and we (traders) will do an emailshot and snailmailshot.
> Yes, the QL world maybe small, yet it is very friendly :-)
Your help is much appreciated.
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