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by Cristian
Mon Feb 06, 2017 11:19 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Dustcovers for the QL
Replies: 7
Views: 5160

Re: Dustcovers for the QL

Mr_Navigator wrote:Can they do longer sizes to cover expansion devices?
What about making a large flap on the left, to be spread in case of expansion boards, or to be folded and hidden for plain QL?
by Cristian
Sun Feb 05, 2017 9:26 am
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: PD Software Preservation
Replies: 5
Views: 2296

Re: PD Software Preservation

dilwyn wrote:please contact Rich Mellor at RWAP and he can arrange for access for those willing to help me.
So I presume the volunteers, once accessed, should wait for instructions from someone who is supposed to coordinate their efforts, am I right?
by Cristian
Thu Feb 02, 2017 8:32 pm
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: PD Software Preservation
Replies: 5
Views: 2296

Re: PD Software Preservation

Recently I attempted to propose a simple classification/description method for new and old softwares. Maybe this could be the chance of trying it. Or it's worth reconsider or improve it, at least:
http://www.qlforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php? ... 729#p15362
by Cristian
Thu Feb 02, 2017 8:14 pm
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: RAMDISK
Replies: 2
Views: 1596

Re: RAMDISK

What do I need to configure a RamDisk ? Ciao, in case you're going to work with a plain 128K QL, also it would be advisable to have some extra Ram. It's not mandatory for the driver usage, but it might be crucial for several purposes. Indeed the TrumpCard, for example, provides not only the driver ...
by Cristian
Wed Feb 01, 2017 10:21 pm
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: Expanding the range of QL Adventures
Replies: 107
Views: 61584

Re: Expanding the range of QL Adventures

I don't want to spoil this thread with too many images... Here are a few of them definitely. Impressive results! The Street Fighter details quality is so high! Unfortunately the color range of source image was too "red" therefore we can't get a very multicolour result. Obviously from nati...
by Cristian
Fri Jan 27, 2017 9:05 pm
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: Expanding the range of QL Adventures
Replies: 107
Views: 61584

Re: Expanding the range of QL Adventures

Hi _o_,
your ideas are REMarkable! Do you need some specific type of screen for your conversions?
by Cristian
Fri Jan 27, 2017 8:47 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Supports Trumpcard with File System 2 driver HD-Disks?
Replies: 4
Views: 2224

Re: Supports Trumpcard with File System 2 driver HD-Disks?

mk79 wrote:Jochen Hassler once modified a SuperQBoard to support HD discs and also mentioned that in theory it should be possible to do this with the Trump-Card, too,
This could be a true "deus ex machina" :o
by Cristian
Fri Jan 27, 2017 8:44 pm
Forum: General QL Chat
Topic: QL Nostalgia
Replies: 4
Views: 3065

Re: QL Nostalgia

Great project a QL archive :-) And thanks for sharing. By the way, the resolution of your .jpg samples seems too low to allow reading the program list: I suppose your PDF files have a higher resolution, am I right? Anyway, don't worry: I'm sure that with some practical experience you will be able to...
by Cristian
Tue Jan 17, 2017 9:20 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Sermouse adapter - Solved!
Replies: 13
Views: 6278

Re: Sermouse adapter - Solved!

I guess you are on Photoshop+Ilustrator tools, right? Yes, you're right I use a file to make grooves on BT white plugs (this forms a key), then I apply my missus' tweezers and a bit of hammering. Cool 8-) Fortunately I had no need to make modification since I have some suitable black plugs. BTW I a...
by Cristian
Tue Jan 17, 2017 8:54 pm
Forum: General QL Chat
Topic: QL Nostalgia
Replies: 4
Views: 3065

Re: QL Nostalgia

Qbits,
you've just found a little gold mine 8-)
Your availability for scan and share your magazines is REMarkable.