Re: [ql-users] ComputerActive
Your comments have been passed to the Quanta Secretary for his attention. Is there anyone out there who would be interested in monitoring the ql-user list and writing a short summary of discussion points for the Newsletter - only one article required per issue (bimonthly). This would bring such topics to the attention of ALL Quanta members. Thanks. John Gilpin. - Original Message - From: Tony Firshman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 8:48 AM Subject: [ql-users] ComputerActive ComputerActtive have a 'Memory Lane' article in their last issue (158 dated 17 March). They say 'While old machines can still be used for basic purposes most people collect them for fun' All they say about the QL is Sinclair followed this spectrum in 1984 with the sophisticated but poorly-received QL That is it. It would be a good idea if Quanta followed this up with a (short) resumee/ and contact details for their letters page. There cannot be one old system that has had more interesting expansions and developments. John G? -- QBBS (QL fido BBS 2:252/67) +44(0)1442-828255 tony@surname.co.uk http://www.firshman.co.uk Voice: +44(0)1442-828254 Fax: +44(0)1442-828255 TF Services, 29 Longfield Road, TRING, Herts, HP23 4DG
[ql-users] Aurora/SGC for sale
The spec price for my spare QLAurora/SGC is as follows: Aurora card with JS Rom, DiRen Keyboard interface Backplane (Powered) Super Gold Card 1.6 Gb Hard Drive PC Style PSU Twin 3.5 floppy drives HD all mounted in Pandora (by Nemqlug) Metal case. Case includes (Front) Spare 5.25 drive space, Twin 3.5 Floppy drives, Hard Drive access, HD/power-on/network activity LED's, Power ON/OFF push switch, Reset Button,Sockets for: Keyboard, Mouse, SER1_, and I2C output. (Rear) Spare 5.25 drive space, PSU with mains in Monitor Mains out. Sockets for SER2_, SER1_(25.pin D), parallel printer output, Video out (15 pin D) and 2 - network jack sockets. (Note: not all the sockets may be connected internally.) The Pandora Case also includes carrying handle in the top face together with air vent access. The case is in Black Crackle Stove Enamel finish. Asking Price: Offers in region of £250-£300. Buyer arranges transport or may be picked up from Manchester or at any QUANTA Sponsored workshop. Further enquiries to John Gilpin.Quanta Treasurer.
Re: [ql-users] Quanta
Ask the Questions in a formal proposal to the Quanta Committee and see what comes out of the resulting discussions. Nothing has been ruled out at this moment as far as I am concerned. John Gilpin. Quanta Treasurer. - Original Message - From: Dilwyn Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 5:15 PM Subject: Re: [ql-users] Quanta I for one would use a QuBide with another IDE slot on it. Do not forget that it has an Ethernet port on it, flash rom plus more bells and whistles than your average coffee maker :-) In terms of software drivers, what would Ethernet require to connect to other computers on a network? Would one driver be it (i.e. largely device independen to use QL-speak) or would it need various drivers depending on what it was hoping to connect to? What I'm getting at (not being familar with PC networks) is would you need a driver to access Ethernet in general (or another QL on ethernet), another driver to access a PC over a network, another driver to talk to a printer hub, another to talk to a Mac etc etc. I am still smarting a bit from other QL hardware like Aurora which for all their promised merits (no blame fired at anyone here) were not fully usable until the drivers eventually came along (thinking of Aurora 256 colours which were not fully supported until Marcel took the law into his own hands). You can probably see what I'm hinting at, if drivers are an issue, and we were asking Quanta to assist with development costs, need this only apply to the hardware or do we need to think of the software costs too. -- Dilwyn Jones
Re: [ql-users] Quanta
I am still monitoring the list and find such suggestions most interesting. Would anyone like to do a financial study of these or other suggestions and possibly give Quanta the opportunity of helping once again. A formal proposal to me or Roy B. would stimulate discussion by the Quanta committee. I for one would use a QuBide with another IDE slot on it. John Gilpin Quanta Treasurer. - Original Message - From: Roy wood [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2004 6:49 PM Subject: Re: [ql-users] Quanta In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], gwicks [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes SNIP As John has said QUANTA is a non-profit organisation for the benefit of its members. This restricts what can be done with its income and capital, but it does not mean that the capital is unuseable. What would be the reaction if QUANTA backed a software or hardware project for members only? For example, QUANTA backed the Q60. This, I understand, was in the form of a loan that was repaid. How would people have reacted if QUANTA had made it available to QUANTA members only? A Q60 costs £545. Would it have been too much to ask for an extra £14 or £17 for QUANTA membership on top? I think that a similar offer should be made to Nasta so he can get on and finish the new Qubide and Super Gold Card replacement. When I last spoke with him in Italy he said he had all the designs finished but just did not have the money. I am sure that he would welcome some direct financing. -- Roy Wood Q Branch. 20 Locks Hill, Portslade, Sussex. Tel: +44 (0) 1273 386030fax: +44 (0) 1273 430501 web : www.qbranch.demon.co.uk
Re: [ql-users] Recent Quanta
- Original Message - From: Roy wood [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 8:33 PM Subject: Re: [ql-users] Recent Quanta SNIP Geoff's comments make a lot of sense. I would say, though, that the reason that shows have concentrated in the SE area is because we are willing to make the effort to put them on. And, I think, you have a little more manpower in the area compared with areas north of Watford Quanta has little say in where the shows are unless it is to say they will not fund them. I have deliberately not organised a Hove show so far this year because of the London Show in January and uncertainty about the timing or otherwise of the QL 2004 show. Now I know that there will not be one until 2005 I'm not sure that this has been specifically stated yet (Geoff W comment please) I will probably try to arrange one for Mid May because a lot of people have asked. As this is one of the cheaper ones (150 pounds for the hall) I hope it can go ahead. The alternatives to Quanta funding the show are charging the attendees and that will only serve to decrease the number of people who are there. In order to get Quanta Sponsorship contact the secretary direct with full details of the event including costs, date etc. DO NOT rely on it being picked up from this list! Don't forget that the traders sponsor the shows too by sending flyers out. People like Jochen and Marcel who travel long distances to get to the shows rarely even break even but are usually among the most popular stall to visit. I am also glad to see steps being taken to remedy the magazine. It has run the same out of date QL Today ad for the last four issues in spite of my sending in new ones. Please rush me another up to date copy so I can pass it on to the correct channel for you. Sorry for the errors. I am also glad to see Geoff taking an interest in this. Does this mean you have reversed your decision to stop trading ? I hope this is the case. -- Roy Wood added comments from John Gilpin.
Re: [ql-users] Recent Quanta
- Original Message - From: SMSQ - Jochen Merz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 11:40 PM Subject: Re: [ql-users] Recent Quanta Regarding the QL Today comments: I am very dedicated as long as our readers are. I always look forward to your publication (more than I can say at present about the Quanta Newsletter) snip About 2 or 3 years ago I approached Quanta and offered to think about any kind of cooperation. I was open to suggestions, snip again And it makes next to no difference to me whether I print 300, 500 or 800 copies - the workload of producing tthe magazine is always the same. Interesting thoughts all round (either all this happened before I joined the Quanta committee or as geoff W says, communication between the committee members could be improved), but until now I was not aware of your suggestions. I am aware that the magazine is a major part of the Quanta membership. But the members should get something which they enjoy reading - and not complain and worry about. I (and my colleagues on the Quanta committee) agree with your sentiments wholeheartedly. And, of course, the members would have to agree to any kind of change in whichever way for a cooperation with QL Today. Unfortunately, the result was ... hmmm, there was no result. Pity about that! But I am still open to suggestions. ... and the QL Today packets with the brandnew issue are already on their way to Roy and will also be posted to my subscribers tomorrow. Will wait for postman Pat to paddle up our (waterlogged) drive with bated breath (that's both the postie and me!!) With this issue, it is renewal time, so we will see how the future of QL Today will be (wouldn't it be nice to celebrate 10 years of QL Today in 2005?). A Party? Count me in. Will renew with Roy if you are not attending the Manchester AGM Workshop. ... and if you are not a subscriber of QL Today yet, send 4 International Reply coupons (or EUR 4 ... even by credit card on the smsq.j-m-s.com secure contact form) to get a sample issue. Finally - a big THANK YOU to all our readers and contributors and especially Dilwyn and Bruce! Hear! Hear! Without all of you QL Today would not exist! Jochen Merz added comments by John Gilpin.
Re: [ql-users] Wanted: Aurora Tower System
- Original Message - From: P Witte [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 12:39 AM Subject: Re: [ql-users] Wanted: Aurora Tower System John Gilpin writes: Have you considered an Aurora System in a Pandora Case? The two I use are so reliable that I think I could manage without my spare one. Famous last words ? Perhaps I should have said that progress has been made to use my other machine with QPC2 as a backup thus releasing an Aurora system for either disposal or something else. John G.
[ql-users] Advertising in Quanta Newsletter
Some of you may have noticed the changes made to the text at the bottom of the Front Inside Cover of Quanta Newsletter. This is the paragraph which outlines the terms under which small ads are published from both our members and non-members. The original text printed up to and including the August/September 2003 Issue has been approved and authorised by the Quanta Committee. The revised version to be found in the Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan 2003/2004 issue was printed without any reference to, or authority from the Quanta committee. In future, as in the past, no advertisements will be printed in Quanta Newsletter unless they relate specifically to the QL and/or its derivatives and where the agreed fee has been paid in advance. Small adverts, together with the fee payable should be sent to either the editor or the treasurer who will ensure that the duly authorised advertisement is passed to the editor for publishing. Please note that where multiple advertisements are submitted by one member the first 50 words are free and the total remaining word count will be charged at 50 pence for each additional 10 words. John Gilpin. Quanta Honorary Treasurer.
Re: [ql-users] Wanted: Aurora Tower System
Tarquin, Have you considered an Aurora System in a Pandora Case? The two I use are so reliable that I think I could manage without my spare one. email me for details if you are at all interested. John Gilpin. - Original Message - From: Tarquin Mills [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 5:12 PM Subject: [ql-users] Wanted: Aurora Tower System I want to buy a complete Aurora based Tower System, while on the subject I remeber seeing a Scottish website a few years that sold them but this seems to have dissappeared. -- Tarquin Mills ACCUS (Anglia Classic Computer Users Society) http://speccyverse.homedns.org/planet14/comp/accus/
Re: [ql-users] Norwich Workshop
Thanks for the info. I suggest that you speak personally to Roy Brereton regarding QUANTA'S involvement with QL2004. John G. - Original Message - From: Tarquin Mills [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 12:50 PM Subject: Re: [ql-users] Norwich Workshop John Gilpin wrote: I thought I was monitoring (even if not responding to very much) the user list fairly closely but I seem to have lost track of the proposed Norwich Workshop originally planned for March I think. Has it died completely or is it still on the agenda? Still on for 6th November, which QL2004 organisers should be reminded. Talking of QL2004 show(s) have bids closed for the possible UK venue? -- Tarquin Mills bmud (BitMap UNIX Display) Terminal
[ql-users] Norwich Workshop
I thought I was monitoring (even if not responding to very much) the user list fairly closely but I seem to have lost track of the proposed Norwich Workshop originally planned for March I think. Has it died completely or is it still on the agenda? While talking of workshops, will there be a Brighton/Hove Workshop this year? If so, is there a planned date yet? Regards to all, John Gilpin.
[ql-users] greetings
A Happy New Year to everyone. Will respond to Geoff's message re QL2004 as soon as I have had some sleep! John Gilpin.
[ql-users] General Sort out
It has suddenly become very quiet on the QL-users list - nothing to read for
four days now. Has everyone logged off for Christmas? Here's a little
something to occupy your minds and time between the season's festivities:
Having purchased Launchpad and QWord as well as updated my SMSQ/E and QPac2,
my system does not run as well as it used to. The basic principles have
remained unchanged since I used two Aurora/SGC/QuBide machines at work and
in order to keep all the database files (.dbf) up to date, these two
machines were networked across the office - slow but very reliable I found.
I have always started off with the obligatory boot file in which I LRESPR
just about every toolkit etc imaginable and set up my ALTKEYs etc. I then
provide the option of installing SMSQ - the Accounts package 'Cash Trader'
would not run under SMSQ - hence the reason for giving the option. At the
end of the boot programme, I EXed a QLiberated SuperBASIC programme called
GENERAL_MENU_obj which includes a clock correction prog and then a menu to
provide one of five options plus a 'Return to SuperBASIC' from which I could
do all the things a basic machine could do, or something specific like
'Family Trees' - Genealogy - or 'Scouting'. Having retired 4 years ago, I
have now decided to get rid of all the 'Company System' stuff and substitute
all the Quanta stuff I have either inherited or have written during the last
couple of years - at present QUANTA runs from floppies only. Over the last
few years - gosh, how time flies once one has retired! - I have made various
half hearted attempts to get all my QL stuff installed on the PC running
QPC2 - now have 3V11 installed - only to find that any reference to
networking (nfs_use etc) causes an error. So, the whole thing needs sorting
out.
Where do I start? (From the beginning! - boot)?
How do I know which toolkits and extensions are required for which
programmes and which programmes load their own extensions? (Could this cause
duplicate entries if the same toolkit is loaded twice, or use up unnecessary
memory?) Is there any way of uninstalling an extension once loaded?
Since SMSQ causes a complete reset when loaded, should I be loading toolkits
after SMSQ or before (in case I want to use QDOS) or both ('cos if it's all
lost when SMSQ loads it would only be loaded once anyway)?
Has anyone got any pearls of wisdom to offer?
Have a GREAT Christmas everyone and happy QLing in 2004
John Gilpin.
Re: [ql-users] Byfleet workshop
- Original Message - From: Claude Mourier 00 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 3:35 PM Subject: RE: [ql-users] Byfleet workshop There is not a lot of women on your page. And who is this Sir Clive : nether saw him in Show Not a lot of women at Quanta workshops - Sarah Gilpin is one of the few QLers, others are wives, mothers etc not directly QLers. -- Dilwyn Jones Sarah was pleased to be recognised as a QLer and points out that she is also a wife and mother (in her spare time) - I assume that is a QLer in her spare time!! The others are full time jobs in their own right. She is also one of only two Associate Members of Quanta both of whom are members of NEMQLUG. Regards, John Gilpin.
Re: [ql-users] Moving the Norwich Show
- Original Message - From: Tarquin Mills [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 10:36 PM Subject: [ql-users] Moving the Norwich Show Dear Quanta and QL Traders I have just run the first Norwich Spectrum and SAM Show (ORSAM 2003. Originally it was planned to include a Quanta Workshop, but I was talked out of it. At the show, as part of a 'QL2000 Way Forward' style discussion, it was decided that QL should be included come next time. It was suggested that if QLers only want to do it themselves then maybe the two shows could run in parallel i.e.two shows in the same hall or a spectrum village inside a QL show. One visitor said he would bring a Thor next time whatever I said, while another said the last QL show he had been to was a flop and the end of the road. Some questioned why QL would not mix with other Sinclair users. Traders at ORSAM sell things that maybe of interest to QL users, while QL Traders will benefit from the bigger market. Costs of the show (a 3 figure sum) would be halved, there is no danger of the QL being overwhelmed by other platforms, more the reverse if anything. One thing of note is that there was not a single Windows or Mac computer at ORSAM 2003. Surely its better to have one successful show than two that fail and have to be stopped. I need to have feed back from you as to what your thoughts are now about sharing a show with other Sinclair users. Is it reasonable for me to suggest a joint show on Saturday November 6th, 2004? -- Tarquin Mills Reboot Movement (An Anti-Wintel Campaign) http://www.planet14.sonow4u.co.uk/comp/reboot/ I have requested that the question of Quanta Sponsored Workshops and their frequency should be included on the agenda for the next Quanta Committee Meeting. The idea of joint meetings will be discussed but personally I see no reason why this shouldn't happen. Incidentally, Quanta will have presence at the Micro Mart Computer fair at NEC (Bham) on Sunday 30th November. in the retro section. Anyone interested? John Gilpin. Quanta Treasurer.
Re: [ql-users] Moving the Norwich Show
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 1:19 PM Subject: Re: [ql-users] Moving the Norwich Show John Gilpin wrote:- Incidentally, Quanta will have presence at the Micro Mart Computer fair at NEC (Bham) on Sunday 30th November. in the retro section. Anyone interested? This is the event I went to last year, and its BRILLIANT. I would encourage anyone to get to this, full of new PC's and PC hardware bits etc, but the retro section is absolutely brilliant fun. I loved it. Sdaly I doubt I can get over again so soon after the Byfllet show, but had I known sooner. Cheers, Darren. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify us immediately at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and delete this E-mail from your system. Thank you. It is possible for data transmitted by email to be deliberately or accidentally corrupted or intercepted. For this reason, where the communication is by email, the Bank of Ireland Group does not accept any responsibility for any breach of confidence which may arise through the use of this medium. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept for the presence of known computer viruses. Sorry I didn't mention it earlier John G.
Re: [ql-users] Byfleet meeting photos
- Original Message - From: Malcolm Cadman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2003 9:31 PM Subject: Re: [ql-users] Byfleet meeting photos In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Marcel Kilgus [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes As usual Tony again did some photos of the current QL meeting, this time in Byfleet. The pictures can be seen on his page under http://www.firshman.co.uk/byfleet-2003/ Enjoyable show to attend. Well done to the organisers, traders and QL users. -- Malcolm Cadman We copy Malcolm's comments Nice to see meet new ( old - no disrespect) faces. John Gilpin. Quanta Treasurer. Sarah G.
Re: [ql-users] Byfleet meeting photos
- Original Message - From: Marcel Kilgus [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ql-users [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2003 1:29 PM Subject: [ql-users] Byfleet meeting photos As usual Tony again did some photos of the current QL meeting, this time in Byfleet. The pictures can be seen on his page under http://www.firshman.co.uk/byfleet-2003/ Cheers, Marcel Thanks for some names to the faces Tony. John Gilpin.
Re: [ql-users] wm.rptrt
I have just checked in the Quanta library and the latest I can find is Qmac V1.06 and Qlink V1.03 John Gilpin, Quanta Head Librarian. - Original Message - From: P Witte [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 24, 2003 4:12 PM Subject: [ql-users] wm.rptrt Hi all, What a shock to get back from a 10-day absence to discover nearly 200 ql-user mails in my inbox! My first thought was that something major had happened, eg large chunks of Smsq/e source code had been discovered at the heart of Windows and here was Bill Gates frantically trying to defend himself on this list. But alas! it was only the same old licensing issue again. Rattles and cut-off noses all over the place, as was to be expected. But this time, did I detect the first overtures of a rapprochement? If so, I hope the protagonists are willing to pursue this one as its importance to the community cannot be overstated. In the mean time, the show goes on, and Im stuck for some info. What are the call and return parameters (all of them) for wm.rptrt again? Also, can others confirm that the DATA directive in Qmac 1.06 doesnt work? If so, can this be fixed? Is 1.06 the current version? TIA Per
Re: [ql-users] What printers do people use with their QL??
I still use two Mannesman Tally MT80+ dm printers which have bee in regular use for a number of years under business conditions. Like me, it's about time they retired although I do have a number of spare printer heads to keep them going a bit longer. Compared with my HP610C DeskJet and a new Lexmark Z45 (both used with my PC set-up) the output from the MT80s leaves a lot to be desired. I have also inherited a couple of other DM printers which belong to Quanta. Does DM Mean DAMNED? JG - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 03, 2003 2:16 PM Subject: [ql-users] What printers do people use with their QL?? Just a quick survey.A lot of people have expressed an interest in Epson 850 colour stylus printers for their QL.However, what printers are people actually using nowadays with their QL??I stick with the 850 - but am I correct in believing that the Epson Stylus 900 (not the Photo 900) is also fully compatible??--Rich Mellor RWAP Services35 Chantry Croft, Kinsley, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 5JHTEL: 01977 610509Visit our website at:URL:http://www.rwapservices.co.ukIn need of adventure?URL: http://www.rwapadventures.comStuck with ordinary dial up internet connection ?? Read our review of internet accelerators and broadband at:URL:http://hometown.aol.co.uk/RWAPSoftware/reviews.html
Re: [ql-users] Norwich Quanta Workshop Press Release
This is confirmation of Tarquin's message that Quanta have confirmed support for the Norwich workshop in March 2004. Best wishes for a successful event, Tarquin. John Gilpin. Quanta Treasurer. - Original Message - From: Tarquin Mills [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 08, 2003 9:58 PM Subject: Re: [ql-users] Norwich Quanta Workshop Press Release John Gilpin wrote: Tarquin, I have not yet had confirmation from Roy Brereton that Quanta has approved your application for workshop support. Did you send him the details with estimated costs? This is really the FIRST step to take. Regards, John Gilpin. Quanta Treasurer. Both the Quanta Secretary and Treasurer have now approved the show so it looks like it is now on. -- Tarquin Mills Norwich Spectrum and SAM Show (ORSAM 2003) http://homepage.ntlworld.com/speccyverse/orsam.htm
Re: [ql-users] Norwich Quanta Workshop Press Release
Tarquin, I have not yet had confirmation from Roy Brereton that Quanta has approved your application for workshop support. Did you send him the details with estimated costs? This is really the FIRST step to take. Regards, John Gilpin. Quanta Treasurer. - Original Message - From: Tarquin Mills [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 10:00 PM Subject: [ql-users] Norwich Quanta Workshop Press Release ** Press Release ** Norwich Quanta Workshop The East Anglia QL show will be held on the 7th March 2004 at Norwich 2nd Scout's (refurbished) Hut on Rowington Road which is where the RD is on this map http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=622912y=307579z=0sv=NR1+3RRst=2; pc=NR1+3RRmapp=newmap.srfsearchp=newsearch.srf Norwich is a fine city includes two cathedrals, a castle, museums, cobbled streets like Elm Hill, plus other attractions. Pauls ferry is one of the sites to be enjoyed on a nice river walk. There will be talks and demonstrations of things old and new. Norwich has accommodation including a Travel Inn. Below is the address of the Tourist Board site which has pictures of Norwich attractions, and details of accommodation. http://www.norwich.gov.uk/norwichcc/tourism.nsf/pages/tourism.html The Norwich QL HQ is at QL Latitude=1.772 and QL Longitude=2.362 using the Horizon centre Cosham, Portsmouth as 0,0 as per QL Today vol 5 issue 3. This will be the first QL show put on by ACCUS (and with the generous help of Quanta and the traders etc.). The show will be from 10pm to 4pm. As far as I know this the first Quanta Workshop in Norwich as the other Norfolk ones were held at Thetford. Tel : +44(0)1603-470399 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Tarquin Mills Norwich Spectrum and SAM Show (ORSAM 2003) http://homepage.ntlworld.com/speccyverse/orsam.htm
Re: [ql-users] Keith Mitchell contact details
Tarquin, You could try Keith Mitchell on [EMAIL PROTECTED] This was supplied to me by Roy Wood a few weeks ago and the only time I tried it, I got no reply John G. - Original Message - From: Tarquin Mills [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 4:52 PM Subject: [ql-users] Keith Mitchell contact details Hi all I am just about to build a MinisQ60 and wondered if anybody (off list) could give me Keith Mitchell email address so that could get a few general points about building it (power supply etc). I am thinking of buying the GS81C from Maplin, it looks like Epsons PSU but is 50W and also has 12v. Does -12v = ground ? Thanks in advance. -- Tarquin Mills Bring back YS (Then you can ZIP to the Stars with YS, hurrah. Ed) http://www.planet14.sonow4u.co.uk/
Re: [ql-users] Keith Mitchell contact details
Thanks Tony F. for the advice regarding email addresses - one learns something new every day! Incidentally, I am told that the address concerned should be: a D O T k D O T mitchell A T totalise D O T co D O T uk Regards, John G. - Original Message - From: Tony Firshman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 9:28 AM Subject: Re: [ql-users] Keith Mitchell contact details On Thu, 21 Aug 2003 at 08:39:54, thegilpins wrote: (ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) You could try Keith Mitchell on akmitchell A T totalise D O T co. D O T uk You might not be aware that publishing literal email addresses like this in _any_ group, even an email based one like this, is favourite spam harvesting material. I am sure that this area is archived all over the place on the web. If you _have_ to send email addresses then it is a good idea to disguise them in some way - like I have done. -- QBBS (QL fido BBS 2:252/67) +44(0)1442-828255 tony@surname.co.uk http://www.firshman.co.uk Voice: +44(0)1442-828254 Fax: +44(0)1442-828255 TF Services, 29 Longfield Road, TRING, Herts, HP23 4DG
Re: [ql-users] QL2004
Geoff Wicks wrote: So we are all going to converge on Eindhoven from all over the world in October 2004 for a major international show. I don't want to be a killjoy, but there is a very slight, relatively unimportant, complication. Who is going to organise it? I understand that Roy Brereton is already doing a feasibility exercise involving the two venues proposed and I think he is prepared to put every effort into the overall organising (Rather like he did in 2000). Thanks Roy. It would be nice for him to have a list of people who would be prepared to help him if needed and I would like to put my name - together with other Nemqlug members - at the top of that list. Nemqlug meets on Thursday night this week and I am sure that we could add to the proposed venues with a little thought. Any one else willing to join in? John Gilpin. Quanta Treasurer.
[ql-users] Quanta workshop support
I have noticed the comments regarding a QUANTA 2000 type event but all the contributions are coming from the expected sources. (Thanks Dilwyn J, Darren B, Geoff W and John T). What about the rest of you? come on. Put your ten penn'orth in. (Should that be Dimesworth in USA or Centsworth in Europe?) Let's here from you ALL. We even have venues other than Scout Huts in Manchester and also such a lot to see in the surrounding areas (for those not QL minded). We have Motorways (Full of congestion), International Airports (BA Check-in staff permitting!), Ports with easy access on both sides of the country and The City of Culture 2008 is only 35 miles away. There. - QUANTA have thrown down the gauntlet so what's the challenge? Let's start a list of celebrities to invite. Let's bring everyone up to date on the latest and best in the QL world (or QL Today - to keep certain members happy!) Keep the comments coming - yes we realise that this needs attention NOW. Still no update on Roy's most practical offer (I don't even know which Roy we are talking about) Add your thoughts about what is to happen to the QL and Quanta in the future. What is the way forward? Who is out there with something interesting and/or informative to say in the form of a tutorial or lecture and what do we want to learn about? Are the sub-groups interested in participating? If not what's holding you back? Cost, apathy, or other reasons? John G
Re: [ql-users] Fw: Quanta Workshop Support
Geoff Wicks recently said: What still is not answered is how far QUANTA would support, financially and otherwise, a QL2000 type show. I am in touch with Roy and Robin on this point and hope to report back soon. JG. As I understand it, and if I am wrong I am sure one of the old QUANTA committee will correct me, QL2000 was organised directly by QUANTA with only a minimal contribution from the local group. (If, indeed, there was still a local group in existence.) Realistically I don't think we can reasonably expect QUANTA to do the same again from both a financial and organisational aspect. It would probably have to be a joint effort by a local group and QUANTA, and in this respect Roy's offer seems to be the most practical so far. If we are really serious about another QL2000, it has to be more just a hall, tea and coffee. A two day event with a fancy name, but which otherwise remains much the same as any other show is New Labour, not QL2000. Geoff Having only just joined the ql-users list (Shame! I hear you all shout), I have missed Roy's offer to contribute to a QL2000 show. Can someone copy me the details? Although I attended QL2000 in Portsmouth, I was not involved in any way with its organisation. What do members want from such a show? I am sure that something unusual can be put together. Fill me in with the details guys. Perhaps we could plan something along with our current planning for the AGM in Manchester in April 2004. Nemqlug (North East Manchester QL User Group) meet in about a week's time and this is on our agenda. Give us something to get our teeth into. John Gilpin. Quanta Treasurer. and Nemqlug co-ordinator.
[ql-users] Fw: Quanta Workshop Support
- Original Message - From: thegilpins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: users ql- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 10:04 AM Subject: Quanta Workshop Support Having been forwarded a couple of your emails (thanks Alex) I thought it was time that at least one member of the committee was to field the items relevant to the committee so I have subscribed. I am not sure that I will be contributing a great deal on many topics - Friendly Fire etc but here's my first comment: The Quanta committee is still prepared to offer financial support to those sub groups wishing to run workshops etc. which are open to all Quanta members. Requests for such support should be sent to Roy Brereton (Quanta Secretary) with full details of the event and a breakdown of anticipated costs. Any support offered has been, in the past, to pay for the venue and the bill from the venue owners should be addressed to Quanta Treasurer at the address inside the front cover of Quanta Newsletter.(Or a photocopy of the receipted bill if it has already been paid). Good luck, Tarquin,(and any one else who is prepared to put on such events) for your anticipated workshop in East Anglia. If help from the committee is required, just ask. I am sure that someone will attend to represent Quanta. Regards to all, John Gilpin. Quanta Treasurer.
