| Buyer Beware | It has come to our attention that a North American QL group, or individuals from within the group, are offering the public a “DEAL” on a group hardware buy. From what we’ve been able to learn, it’s no deal, and as a matter of fact the price quoted was $30.00 higher (at current exchange rates), | Sinclair QL |
| Communicating with Suppliers | At one time or another, you might find an occasion to write or telephone a supplier. As many QL suppliers are one-person operations, and most if not all, User organizations are manned by volunteers, a few points to remember might be in order. | Sinclair QL |
| Editorial | We’ve been overwhelmed and gratified by the tremendous response you’ve given our INAUGURAL ISSUE. “IQLR’ is being read in AUSTRALIA, BELIZE, CANADA, FRANCE, GERMANY, ISRAEL, ITALY, NORWAY, SWITZERLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, and the UNITED STATES. Our aim is to keep you informed of the many new and exciting developments in the QL world, as well as | |
| International Computer Dictionary | The last year or two has seen a tremendous increase in the international exchange of group libraries and Public Domain software. Many of these programs are of commercial quality and make fine additions to any QL User’s library. The majority of these programs are written (understandably so) in the author’s native language, including documentation and | Sinclair QL |
| Microdrive Cartridges | The QL is in it’s eighth year, and many users still depend upon the much maligned microdrives. As you know, mdv cartridges have become quite expensive, and hard to get. There are still a few dealers in the U.K. offering used once cartridges, but their numbers are dwindling fast. ABLEX is producing mdv cartridges again | Sinclair QL |
| Preliminary Review: QDesign | QDesign is a drawing package far superior to any we have seen for the QL. The program, written by Jorg Schiemann is distributed by Jochen Merz Software (see Product Sources). QDesign is provided on disk, requires 512K memory, Toolkit II and a JS or later Rom. One of the most significant differences between QDesign and | Sinclair QL |
| Review: QL Quick Posters | QUICK POSTERS published by Dilwyn Jones Computing, makes text only posters simple and effortlessly, by harnessing the facilities built into many modern printers. It is supplied on both disk and mdv. You receive the main program together with an update_doc, printer drivers, and demonstration pages. The program will run on an unexpanded QL. A backup | Sinclair QL |
| TOOLKIT II Tutorial Part 1 | TOOLKIT II is most likely, the widest held product ever developed for the QL. It can be found on disk interfaces, on ROM, and a configurable version on disk. It surely is a “must have” product, as it makes life a whole lot easier. As with most good things, there is something lacking, in this | Sinclair QL |
