The Sinclair QL Forum

genetika wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 7:42 pm I would like to buy an Atari ST 1024.
If I use SMSQ/E will I be able to run QL compiled software ?

Not on an unexpanded ST.
ST has lower resolution than QL, You need a special graphic card to run SMSQ/E.
Using SMS2 You can run some QL software in monochrome, but without the SBasic interpreter.

There is no pointer if, for example, I am in Basic and move the mouse. Then a "K" pointer should appear, but it doesn't.
Really?
I did not experience it on my QL and I think there is a reason:
1) if the mouse is not present (and maybe even if it is), You can move the mouse pointer using cursor ...

Go go Gopher!

As I do not use modern monitors, multisync CRT is no problem.
I would like to see the Q60 definitely next to my Q68 (which I purchased mainly because Q60 turned to a unobtainium).

BBC Micro Sideway ROM cartridges.
The resistor pack is there to allow ROM switching.
https://chrisacorns.computinghistory.or ... CCart.html

But previous QDOS versions are not taking second VideoRAM into consideration, although it is implemented in hardware.
Minerva can move system variables and make the VRAM2 area free for the user.

That’s why Omega!s routine (QDOS compatible) does things to make the VRAM2 free, like …
1) Start ...

Where is the “like” button, when one needs it?

bwinkel67 wrote: Fri Jan 10, 2025 3:31 pmsecond one just sits and waits...looks to be identical to first but missing a suffix.

Should contain a binary for Linux.
Pity iOS does not allow me to add it as attachement.

Original DithvIDE was created for ZX Spectrum (Commodore 64 later added), main part of it being the image conversion utitity, which created the two screens.
But the conversion utility does not support QL.
Source included:
http://speccy.trilogic.cz/zaloha_zilog/Miscellaneous/DithvIDE/dithvide.c
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Great! Thanks.