The RAMTOP Summer 1993
Date: Summer 1993
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Articles
| Title | Description | Computers |
|---|---|---|
| A Letter from England | A UK-based correspondent surveys the current QL hardware and software landscape in Britain and Europe, covering products such as the Gold Card, Pointer Interface, QPac2, QD4, QSpreadII, EasyPointerIII, and Miracle Systems QLX. Also lists a European QL BBS network compiled in December 1992 and mentions Jurgen Falkenburg hardware and Jochen Merz Software. Includes brief notes | Cambridge Z88, Sinclair QL |
| Miracle in Newport | Reports on the IQLR QL user gathering held in Newport, Rhode Island on June 5, 1993. Describes vendor presence including Miracle Systems, Mechanical Affinity, Wind & Wood Computing, Digital Precision, TF Services, and Dilwyn Jones Computing. A brief account of the day’s activities and attendees. | |
| Sinclair Notes | The editor discusses newsletter submission policy and recounts issues with a PC hard drive failure. Includes commentary on BBS censorship and related legal matters involving the Mark Lehrer case, and closes with a membership renewal reminder. A miscellany of club news and editorial observations. | |
| The President's Message | The club president compares recent laptop computers including the Compaq LTE 3/25c and Contura 4/25cx, noting performance and price differences. Includes tips for configuring modems at 57,600 baud for 9600 bps connections. Also touches on club membership and newsletter scheduling. | |
| Unix Tips | Provides tips for accessing a Unix system without superuser privileges by examining and editing the /etc/passwd file. Describes the process for gaining entry to system accounts with no password set. A brief technical note aimed at members with access to Unix workstations. | |
| Variety Fontpack | Reviews the ATech Variety Fontpack ($25), a collection of over 200 scaleable fonts for GeoWorks Ensemble, TrueType, and PostScript printers including the HP LaserJet III. Evaluates selection, quality, and installation ease. Aimed at PC users seeking to expand their desktop publishing font options. |