Have you ever sat in front of the word processor, looking at a blank screen, and not really know what to type. This is how I am as I try to write this article. I always write this article last and use it to cover any loose thoughts that I might have from the other articles. But, not this time. I only have two things I want to pass on.
QHJ Freeware. I believe that the proper response to the phrase “Why doesn’t someone …” is “Yes, why don’t you.” A related axiom is the phrase “Why isn’t there …” So when I said “why isn’t there a QL Freeware distributer in North America”, guess what my answer was.
QHJ Freeware is a service for North American QL and Z88 users. I am collecting QL and Z88 freeware files and making them available for QL and Z88 users (QDOS disks only). Since most QHJ readers do not reside in North America, I’ll keep it brief by saying that if you are interested in what files I have, send me an SASE and I’ll send you the details. The list of files is also available on my Web Page:
http://www.serve.com/swensont/
The only cost of the freeware is return postage for the blank disks you send.
I am not trying to compete with the European Freeware distributers so that’s why I’m limiting it to North Americans only. For others, I can put any files you ask for on one of the QL FTP servers. Plus, all QHJ Freeware files are available on QBOX-USA at 810-254-9878 (300-14.4 baud, 81N, 24 hours a day)
The other thing I wanted to talk about is C68 version 4.20a. It has just been made available on ftp.nvg.unit.no so I now have a copy. Even though it’s dated 20 Nov 95, it’s brand new to me. The biggest thing I’ve seen with this version (at least what was put on the FTP server) is that the source files are not included. There are three runtimes disks (Main System Disk, Boot + Extras Disk, and Utilities Disk) and two documentation disks (General & Main Programs and Utilities & Libraries). Since I am not a big user of C68, I can’t tell you what the biggest changes are from the last version. North American QL users can get the whole package from QHJ Freeware.
So until next time, enjoy the issue.