Re: [ql-users] Q-emuLator version 2.4
No I would never write software which assumes - it does the standard test which is to write to $2 and read from the Aurora display address To avoid any assumptions, you could test to see whether you are running on Q-emuLator version 2.4 or later (there is a trap for that). Of course, emulating HW screen ghosting where the same memory can be accessed at $2 and st the video card's base address would be more general and allow compatibility with software like Photon without having to modify it. I'd rather not emulate true ghosting as it would make video emulation slower, but I might be able to emulate enough of it to be recognized by applications like Qword (while keeping video emulation fast). Daniele ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] Q-emuLator version 2.4
2) 2MB crashes for some reason - it needs 3MB If QWord works with 2MB when not running on Q-emuLator, perhaps you could send me the version you are using for me to investigate the crash. 3) How do we access the new display modes? Same pokes as on Aurora? Yes. Daniele ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] Q-emuLator version 2.4
I have the same question as Rich. I've got 2.4 installed. I select Q60 ... I'm using SMSQ/E for the Gold Card (I think I am only off a version or two That wouldn't work: SMSQ/E for the Gold Card doesn't have Q60 video drivers. Select Aurora instead of Q60, and make sure you use the version of SMSQ/E with the Aurora GD2 video drivers. If this doesn't work for you, please let me know. Q-emuLator emulates the Aurora and Q60 video cards, but if you just use Sinclair or Minerva ROM images, these versions of QDOS don't know how to draw to the extended graphics modes. You need to either use QL software that directly accesses the extended video memory, or a version of the OS that does the same, like SMSQ/E with the GD2 drivers for the video card you wish to use. Daniele ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] Q-emuLator version 2.4
On Sun, 17 Sep 2006 08:26:18 +0100, Daniele Terdina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No I would never write software which assumes - it does the standard test which is to write to $2 and read from the Aurora display address To avoid any assumptions, you could test to see whether you are running on Q-emuLator version 2.4 or later (there is a trap for that). Yes I know of that :-) Of course, emulating HW screen ghosting where the same memory can be accessed at $2 and st the video card's base address would be more general and allow compatibility with software like Photon without having to modify it. I'd rather not emulate true ghosting as it would make video emulation slower, but I might be able to emulate enough of it to be recognized by applications like Qword (while keeping video emulation fast). From memory, the Aurora manual suggests you only set and test the first two long words, so that would be sufficient. -- Rich Mellor RWAP Services URL:http://www.rwapsoftware.co.uk URL:http://www.rwapadventures.com URL:http://www.rwapservices.co.uk URL:http://www.internetbusinessangels.com ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] QLer ages
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Drat - a Welsh speaking Scot :o| No - I cheated. The person sitting opposite me at work is names Rhydian Williams and he's from Cardiff (A Valley Boy) in South Wales and he speaks a little Welsh. I just asked him. The only words of Welsh I can pronounce are : Jones, Dilwyn, Bro Emrys, Tal-y-Bont, Gwynnedd :o) Must have learned it in frustration every time we beat them at rugby! Dunno - when was that then ? Birthday is 10 December 1959 if you want to send me a card Norman ;-) Who knows - watch the letter box ... Cheers, Norman. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] Q-emuLator version 2.4
Την Sun, 17 Sep 2006 10:42:17 +0300,ο(η) Daniele Terdina [EMAIL PROTECTED] έγραψε: I have the same question as Rich. I've got 2.4 installed. I select Q60 ... I'm using SMSQ/E for the Gold Card (I think I am only off a version or two That wouldn't work: SMSQ/E for the Gold Card doesn't have Q60 video drivers. Select Aurora instead of Q60, and make sure you use the version of SMSQ/E with the Aurora GD2 video drivers. If this doesn't work for you, please let me know. An ealry version of SMSQ/e for the Q40 with colour drivers should work as well... AFAIR it didn't have any 040 specific commands apart from the cache that wasn't working right anyway ;-) I will test too tonight and let you guys know (if Daniele doesn't have a readily available SMSQ/e) Q-emuLator emulates the Aurora and Q60 video cards, but if you just use Sinclair or Minerva ROM images, these versions of QDOS don't know how to draw to the extended graphics modes. You need to either use QL software that directly accesses the extended video memory, or a version of the OS that does the same, like SMSQ/E with the GD2 drivers for the video card you wish to use. Daniele ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm -- Phoebus R. Dokos - B.Sc (Hons) in Management Information Systems ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] QLer ages
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Dilwyn Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes [Age: pedwar deg chwech - only known to Welsh speakers :-) ] ... and to online dictionaries! (46) My mother though would have known. She didn't know English until she learnt it at school as a foreign language! Tony Surprising how many QLers have told me at workshops etc they have Welsh relatives. Seems to have been quite common in the last 100 years to escape Wales and up roots to work in England - escaping poverty and unemployment and seeking improved opportunities than was available in those days. Liverpool is still referred to as capital city of North Wales by some! Yes, industries based around coal and steel gave rise to many migrations to the North of England for work ... the workers used to call it the United Nations ... :-) -- Malcolm Cadman ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
