| Conversation with Jochen Merz |
In a recent conversation with JOCHEN MERZ of Germany, he extolled the virtues of a NEW program named “QDESIGN”. He stated that QDESIGN handles screens up to 2880 x 2880 pixels in two or four colors (dependent on memory size). Screens from the Atari ST, Professional Publisher, Page Designer 2, and Art + may be |
Sinclair QL |
| D-I-Y Toolkit |
Richard Alexander of C.G.H. Services (U.K.) reports that Simon N. Goodwin, the author of the popular QL WORLD DIY column, has designated C.G.H. Services, as the official distributor of his D-I-Y TOOLKIT. It is sold and supplied in 14 different modules. Write to C.G.H. Services for a concise listing of the different modules. |
Sinclair QL |
| Directory Device |
Directory-devices are all devices which allow the storing of data with a name (for instance: MDV, FLP, RAM, WIN, FDK…). Many programs, even pointer driven ones, don’t know which devices are connected to the QL. When using a pointer driven program it’s nice to select also the device with a mouse, so I wrote a |
Sinclair QL, Type-in program |
| Help! Help! |
In the near future, we hope to be able to offer our readers the best in PUBLIC DOMAIN software from around the world. To this end, we need TRANSLATORS to translate into English, software in the following languages : FRENCH, GERMAN, and ITALIAN. We currently have over 50 disks іп these languages waiting to be |
Sinclair QL |
| Inaugural Issue |
Welcome to the Inaugural Issue of the “INTERNATIONAL QL REPORT”. After consultation with many QL users worldwide, we are proud to present you with a NEW type of NEWSLETTER. One that will endeavor to inform you of the many NEW and EXCITING developments in the QL WORLD as they occur, without the normal four to |
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| Intergroup Freeware Exchange |
The INTERGROUP FREEWARE EXCHANGE, serviced by the SINCLAIR QL USER CLUB e.v. (SQLUC) of Germany, have announced the establishment of the library. Membership is open to QL USER GROUPS worldwide. |
Sinclair QL |
| Minerva ROM Upgrade |
QVIEW has announced the latest version of its popular ROM upgrade. Version 1.89 represents a significant advancement over earlier versions, it now incorporates a REALTIME CLOCK with buffer, and a I2C BUS INTERFACE to reach the outside world. The new price is 65 Pounds Sterling, with a 5 Pound discount for QUANTA members. |
Sinclair QL |
| Miracle Gold Card |
Miracle Systems of the U.K. have announced and delivered the first shipments of their new SUPER interface. The GOLD CARD fits entirely within the QL’s expansion port and uses CMOS technology throughout, resulting in very low heat generation. The MEAT of the GOLD CARD is a 16 megahertz 16 bit 68000 processor which accesses its |
Sinclair QL |
| New Software |
We have received a number of NEW SOFTWARE packages. In future issues we will bring you HANDS-ON reviews. |
Sinclair QL |
| Ordering From Overseas |
A few methods learned over the years, help make ordering hardware and software from overseas fairly simple. FIRST of all, the MAJOR suppliers in the U.K. accept CREDIT CARDS. SECOND, those that don’t, including the GERMAN and ITALIAN suppliers require payment in their currency. |
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| QL Advancement Working Group |
A new International QL Group is forming headquartered in the U.K.,the name of this group is QLAW. It is the brainchild of Dr. Sohail S. Bhatti. DR. Bhatti is a well respected member of the QL community, and a frequent contributor to QUANTA and its famous LIBRARY. |
Sinclair QL |
| QL Keyboard 90 Interface |
Juergen Falkenberg of COMPUTER TECHNIK has launched, and is delivering his new KEYBOARD INTERFACE. We believe it to be the BEST ever designed for the QL. They offer two versions, the FIRST fits internally inside the QL. You remove the 8049 chip from its socket, fit the interface board to the empty socket, then replace |
Sinclair QL |
| QL Survivor's Source Book |
The “QL SURVIVOR’S SOURCE BOOK” is a project of the SeaCoast QL User Group. It lists sources in the following four catagories: all the known QL HARDWARE SUPPLIERS, QL PUBLICATIONS (major), QL SOFTWARE SUPPLIERS, and QL USER GROUPS worldwide. Under each company/individual a number of their products are listed. |
Sinclair QL |
| Report From Juergen Falkenberg |
Juergen Falkenberg of COMPUTER TECHNIK reports, that he is now shipping improved versions of his QL SCANNER. He states, that they have developed an extremely powerful color scanner, for high resolution digitizing of pictures with the Sinclair QL. A minimum of 256K memory expansion is required. |
Sinclair QL |
| Rumors! Rumors! |
Rumors are flying wildly in the U.K., It has been said that QUANTA is in negotiations with REBEL ELECTRONICS to take over the REBEL HARD DISK INTERFACE design. It has been suggested that it would be offered as a kit, and as a fully assembled version. |
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