Chap from whom i bought a CP/M Z80 based computer on a board (superb build quality) has made something that I think the tinkerers on these forums might enjoy reading about: https://twitter.com/Just4Fun_J4Fun/status/1310137366322053120?s=19 I wasn't sure whether to post this in Hardware or OT as not ...

Thanks for that info Timbucus.

I'm very excited about this project, and I'm really glad that I did not miss the KS this time around!

I didn't mind waiting for the item. My only curiosity with the Kickstarter campaign (and perhaps lack of understanding) was that once they passed all of their stretch goals and went way passed it by £350,000 could they have reformulated the price and knocked it down for everyone. Does Kickstarter e...

To my mind yes. I guess it's whether you prefer Jetpac and Manic Miner or Gears of War!

When I get mine I'll try to do a review of it running the QL core, if it's of interest to anyone.

It's not due til August 2021, so don't hold your breaths though (and KS1 had loads of delays, so who knows when KS2 will actually deliver)

Daniele, when I purchased the upgrade via PayPal, it did not redirect me back to your website - is this normal?

Great work Daniele.

And thanks again for doing this upgrade work on the macOS version.


Just in time for Apple ARM silicon - typical Apple

I don't think I've ever seen that one either. TBH I never even realised a 5th was planned.

Looks like a QL core is in being worked on:
https://www.patreon.com/vtrucco

Scroll down to May 5th entry for details. Early days, by all accounts, but hopefully this does get completed..

I was looking through my Blueprint series QL Quill book today and wondered what had happened to the authors, so did a quick Web search. Clare Spottiswoode went on to head the UK's Ofgas regulator, and Francesca Simon went on to write the Horrid Henry series of children's books! Wonder whether she wr...