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A while back I was thinking about the two C compilers available for the QL. The Small C compiler is easy to use, quick to compile, but limited in it’s scope of the C language. The Lattice C compiler is not so easy to use, slow to compiler, but supports the full C language. The…article, orig pub: 11.19.25, updated: 11.19.25

The QUANTA library has a number of routines that will allow real non-destructive windows in SuperBasic. Since I started working with C, I wanted the same feature written to used with both C compilers. Before going straight into C, I decided to test my algorithm in SuperBasic. SuperBasic is far easier to do developmental testing…article, orig pub: 11.19.25, updated: 11.19.25

Fcomp_c is another C program from the C User’s Journal disk #236 (Highly Portable Utilites). I only had to make a few minor changes to port it to the QL. The biggest change being uncommenting the #define NO_STRING_H. I have tried the program out with two short test files. Below is the two files and…article, orig pub: 11.19.25, updated: 11.19.25

Editor’s Note – Herb Schaaf has sent me a couple of Small C programs via e-mail. He did not include an article about the two programs, so I am just presenting them as is. One is an update of my previous find_c. Be aware that Herb adds a number of bells and whistles in his…article, orig pub: 11.19.25, updated: 11.19.25

After putting out two issues rather quickly, your all probably wondering what happened to this issue. There is one simple explanation: bad keyboard. My QL feel ill by the most common ailment of older QL systems, a bad connection between the keyboard matrix and the motherboard. My QL went bad in early February, just after…article, orig pub: 11.18.25, updated: 11.18.25

50 ready-to-run educational programs demonstrate scores of different techniques for solving problems in mathematics, science, and business. 10 chapters deal with solving problems by formulas and repetitive trials, convergence, recursion, compounding, probability, geometry, science, simulations, and drill and practice. Some problems demonstrate the capabilities of the computer; others identify its shortcomings.book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 11.06.25

Subtitle: For the T/S 1000, 1500, and 2068 Computers. Here are 32 entertaining new games programs written in Timex/Sinclair BASIC. These fun and exciting games are written for all the Timex/Sinclair home computers, including the classic 1000, the new 1500 Personal Computer, and the 2068 Color Computer. All the programs have been fully tested and…book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 11.06.25

Table of Contents GAMES FOR YOUR TIMEX-SINCLAIR 2000 was first published in Great Britain by Virgin Books Ltd. under the title GAMES FOR YOUR ZX SPECTRUM as part of the Virgin Computer Games Series. The author, Peter Shaw, was a 16-year-old schoolboy who has contributed to Interface magazine and to ZX Computing.book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 11.05.25

Introduction to Basic programming for those with no previous computer experience. Easy to digest format leads the user through hands-on examples of programs in the early chapters and helps develop skills gradually for more complex programs.book, orig pub: 04.05.20, updated: 11.05.25

While the Timex Corporation is best known for its watches, it also produced a number of other products since its inception as a clock company in the mid-1800s. During World War II, the company produced fuse timers for defense products, continuing through the 1950s and the Korean war. After the Korean war ended, Timex expanded…company, orig pub: 06.19.19, updated: 11.02.25

Sinclair Research was the most recognizable of a series of names for a company Clive Sinclair started to produce his many inventions. Sinclair Research designed, marketed and sold the MK-14, ZX80, ZX81, ZX Spectrum, QL and a variety of other products. US Employeescompany, orig pub: 06.19.19, updated: 11.02.25

Watch your computer trim a tree on the screen and surround its base with beautifully wrapped presents, while the tree lights flicker.computer_media, orig pub: 11.01.25, updated: 11.01.25

Display a Thanksgiving turkey on your screen.computer_media, orig pub: 10.31.25, updated: 10.31.25

Machine language information storage and retrieval database for the 2068, configured specifically to run as a cartridge.computer_media, orig pub: 08.13.23, updated: 10.11.25

The enclosed tape will include almost all the improvements from the manual except where they are no longer appropriate (the machine code sort makes the block sort outdated), or improved by my own routines in Extensions, or one case where you may not want it included. For those who want it, instructions are included here…document, orig pub: 10.26.25, updated: 11.07.25

KAPKIT is a utility program for the ZX81, TS1000 and TS1500.document, orig pub: 06.04.24, updated: 11.07.25

INTRODUCTION TO THE CARTRIDGE PRO/FILE 2068 During the period that the original cassette version of Pro/File has been out, many improvements have been suggested by owners. This cartridge version, in addition to making use of the 2068’s bank switching mechanism, also incorporates many of these advancements which all contribute toward making the cartridge Pro/File far…document, orig pub: 10.29.25, updated: 10.29.25

Artic Assembler and Z-80 Programming An Introduction The Artic Assembler was the first assembler and maybe only one offered for sale locally in the shops catering to the Sinclair ZX-81/TS1000. It once sold for about $50 and came on cassette with a 26 page manual that was not all that well written or edited. This…document, orig pub: 06.03.23, updated: 10.27.25

Explains in detail how ZX80 video works, including a USR routine to run the display. Also included are an explanation and USR routine to run the keyboard and some notes on ROM routines. 8 pages.document, orig pub: 01.10.21, updated: 10.27.25

Fourth annual event. Held at the Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio on August 28th and 29th. Tim Swenson hosted the first of several after-fest BBQs at his house in Dayton this year. Several of the attendees appear in the photos below.event, orig pub: 03.30.23, updated: 02.24.24

Organized by Tim Swenson, the West Coast Sinclair Show was held in Union City, CA, on 5 June 1999, one week after the East Coast Sinclair Show. Vendors The key visitor to the show was the renowned author Stan Kelly-Bootle, writer of many computer books, including the “Devil’s DP Dictionary”, and the holder of the…event, orig pub: 07.04.21, updated: 07.10.23

Two day fair in Canada.event, orig pub: 07.04.21, updated: 07.10.23

User Groups Vendorsevent, orig pub: 02.14.23, updated: 07.10.23

User Groups Vendorsevent, orig pub: 02.25.23, updated: 07.10.23

Published by Timothy Swenson.periodical, orig pub: 10.28.20, updated: 11.18.25

Joint publication of three user groups in the San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland Bay area.periodical, orig pub: 12.18.19, updated: 11.06.25

Created by Dave Franson to support the Timex (TMX) Portugal disk drive systems sold by English Micro Connection and Zebra Systems. Succeeded by FDD Express.periodical, orig pub: 09.16.22, updated: 11.06.25

Timex Sinclair News intended to keep owners up to date on events in the US and abroad.periodical, orig pub: 02.25.22, updated: 11.06.25

Quarterly newsletter filled with games and ideas for the Sinclair.periodical, orig pub: 10.17.20, updated: 11.06.25

The TS2060 Interface Unit provides the electronics, connectors, and firmware to adapt the TS2068 Computer to control: Outputs will also included: Initially, the design of the interface unit was executed in LS-TTL to speed first production deliveries. A parallel effort was planned to provide a cost reduced version in gate array technology. The cabinetry and…product, orig pub: 11.30.19, updated: 11.12.25

Additions to Pro/File 2068, including all the improvements from the manual except where they are no longer appropriate (the machine code sort makes the block sort outdated), or improved by Robert Fischer’s routines in Extensions.product, orig pub: 11.07.25, updated: 11.07.25

950 files/64K. Each file holds:product, orig pub: 11.06.25, updated: 11.06.25

Telephone dialing hardware/software add-on for the ZX81/TS1000/TS1500 which stores as many telephone numbers as you have room for and calls any one of those number for you on command.product, orig pub: 11.05.25, updated: 11.05.25

Newsletter editor: Ed Kingsley Newsletter: NESQLUG Newsusergroup, orig pub: 10.28.20, updated: 11.12.25

Contact: Dan Williamsusergroup, orig pub: 02.01.20, updated: 11.12.25

Contact: Rick Linkusergroup, orig pub: 10.02.20, updated: 11.06.25

We showed off a seasonally appropriate turkey program and shared updates on projects.video, orig pub: 11.17.25, updated: 11.18.25

We discussed shared community history and technical knowledge. We talked about the evolution of user groups from 1980s, who often had printed newsletters (CATS, Update, Chicago-area publications), through Yahoo groups to current online forums. Participants recounted their first computer acquisitions—ZX81s and TS1000s purchased in the early 1980s, often with lawn-mowing money, and used for school,…video, orig pub: 11.17.25, updated: 11.17.25

Carl Miles presented his projects including a 'super' expansion for classic computers, and a modern TS1000 motherboard replacement. David gave an update on an updated 2060-style bus expansion unit.video, orig pub: 10.20.25, updated: 10.20.25

Alger Salt joined and took us back to the early 1980s, when he and a colleague built an analog interface for the ZX81/TS1000 cassette input. And we we talked about robots.video, orig pub: 10.14.25, updated: 10.14.25

Zebra Systems is among the organizations profiled in this Wall Street Journal Report Show. (Circa 1988)video, orig pub: 09.24.25, updated: 09.24.25