Hello!
Having recently acquired a QL (or three), I’ve discovered what a fantastic piece of Sinclair engineering the QL really is. I had a 48k spectrum as a kid in the 80s, and later upgraded to a 128k toastrack spectrum, but I was never able to make the leap to a QL at the time the machine was released. I now discover what I missed out on! Better late than never, I dare say. I’m finding the QL a delight to use, including the Microdrives....though I’ve just added a marvellous vDrive, which is proving very handy. I’m keen to explore the QL world further, and this forum has already given me an insight into current developments such as the Q68. I’m also keen to dabble with the QL’s built-in networking (one of the reasons, if indeed any are needed, for acquiring more than one QL). So, lots to learn!
Liam
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Hi Liam,
welcome to the forum. Feel free to ask questions - we're a friendly bunch here.
Cheers,
Norm.
welcome to the forum. Feel free to ask questions - we're a friendly bunch here.
Cheers,
Norm.
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Welcome, Liam.
In case it's of interest, there's an article about QL networking on my website, at http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/docs/articles/network.zip
In case it's of interest, there's an article about QL networking on my website, at http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/docs/articles/network.zip
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This is the right place not only to learn, but also to have fun! Welcome!
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Many thanks indeed for the words of welcome
And my thanks to Dilwyn for the link to the networking guide - much appreciated - I hadn’t found that in my rummaging for QL info, and what a delightful read!

And my thanks to Dilwyn for the link to the networking guide - much appreciated - I hadn’t found that in my rummaging for QL info, and what a delightful read!
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You can lose yourself for many hours on Dilwyn's site - ask me how I know!
Cheers,
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Hi Liam,
There is so much QL information and documentation available now.
Dilwyn Jones wrote excellent information on returning to the QL, which help:
http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/gen/backtoql/backtoql.html
There is so much QL information and documentation available now.
Dilwyn Jones wrote excellent information on returning to the QL, which help:
http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/gen/backtoql/backtoql.html
Regards,
Derek
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