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by dilwyn
Tue Aug 22, 2017 1:18 pm
Forum: General QL Chat
Topic: The Future of the QL Wiki
Replies: 164
Views: 82209

Re: The Future of the QL Wiki

Just a quickie re the test Wiki. I've changed the theme for the Wiki away from the default and I'm now using a BootStrap theme which works well on Mobile phones, Tablets and laptops/PCs with narrow, medium and wide screens. This looks better on all the devices I've tried so far. In addition, on the...
by dilwyn
Tue Aug 22, 2017 1:12 pm
Forum: General QL Chat
Topic: The Future of the QL Wiki
Replies: 164
Views: 82209

Re: The Future of the QL Wiki

If there's one thing I've learned over the years, it's that people join "clubs" to do one or more of the following: * meet other like minded people; * drink beer; * take control, my way is the only way, pug up with it or ship out; * join in the running of said club; * expect everyone else...
by dilwyn
Tue Aug 22, 2017 12:04 am
Forum: General QL Chat
Topic: The Future of the QL Wiki
Replies: 164
Views: 82209

Re: The Future of the QL Wiki

Assuming Norman's work leads to an easier way for people to edit and update the QL wiki, there will be no excuse for people who have relevant information not to try editing pages etc. Hope everyone will be prepared to contribute information to make it as up to date and comprehensive a guide to the Q...
by dilwyn
Sun Aug 20, 2017 9:22 pm
Forum: General QL Chat
Topic: The Future of the QL Wiki
Replies: 164
Views: 82209

Re: The Future of the QL Wiki

It's a test version and still looks good. Yes, the wrapping around pictures needs improving, and some spacing between pictures and text, but given that it's a first trial, very impressive.
by dilwyn
Sat Aug 19, 2017 11:30 pm
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: Launchpad now freeware
Replies: 1
Views: 1390

Launchpad now freeware

My Launchpad software is now available to download as freeware from my website. Both version 1 (for older systems) and Launchpad 2 (for WMAN 2 systems) are available. Go to the Launchpad page to download it - read the description then clickon the link to the Download page. http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/ge...
by dilwyn
Sat Aug 19, 2017 5:23 pm
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: Q-Dock now freeware
Replies: 1
Views: 1328

Q-Dock now freeware

I'm pleased to announce that my Q-Dock docking station software for Window Manager 2 systems has now been made freeware and is available to download from its own page on my website, where you can find a lot of information about it, screen dumps, and downloads. The manual is also available as a Word ...
by dilwyn
Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:58 pm
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: URGENT / IMPORTANT: BANDERSNATCH (MIA)
Replies: 67
Views: 57711

Re: URGENT / IMPORTANT: BANDERSNATCH (MIA)

RWAP wrote:Someone on Twitter appears to have found another copy and loaded it successfully on their QL - they are sending the cartridges for dumping soon :D

https://twitter.com/billysastard1/statu ... 9695558656
Great news :)
by dilwyn
Tue Aug 15, 2017 2:55 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Sinclair QL - blank screen.... HeLp!
Replies: 30
Views: 12360

Re: Sinclair QL - blank screen.... HeLp!

I don't know whether there is anything in the QL service manual which might help
http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/docs/ebooks/index.html
by dilwyn
Mon Aug 07, 2017 11:10 pm
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: Best QL UK ROM
Replies: 6
Views: 3002

Re: Best QL UK ROM

In order of preference, best to worst: JS, JM, AH. I only ever saw one MG QL. So JS is the best ;) Thanks!!! MG is more recent, right? Of the British ROMs, yes, JS is probably best if you wish to use QDOS. MG was generally only for overseas markets as has already been said, and was a little later t...
by dilwyn
Sun Aug 06, 2017 5:04 pm
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: More MIA software titles
Replies: 10
Views: 6399

Re: More MIA software titles

In the 80s I played a game called "sub commander" on the QL. Anyone heard of or seen that? You'd sail your sub, watching fuel, air, crew morale, and patrol this 512x256 mile patch of Atlantic ocean. Sometimes there's be ships, but usually it was just avoiding mutiny or hitting the bottom ...