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On the Sinclair QL two video modes were available, 256×256 pixels with 8 RGB colors and per-pixel flashing, or 512×256 pixels with four colors: black, red, green and white. The supported colors could be stippled in 2×2 blocks to simulate up to 256 colors, an effect which did not copy reliably on a TV, especially over an RF connection.
The Sinclair QL (for Quantum Leap) is a personal computer launched by Sinclair Research in 1984, as an upper-end counterpart to the ZX Spectrum. [3] [4] [5]The QL was the last desktop microcomputer aimed at the serious home user and professional and executive users markets from small to medium-sized businesses and higher educational establishments, but failed to achieve commercial success.
QDOS is the multitasking operating system found on the Sinclair QL personal computer and its clones. It was designed by Tony Tebby whilst working at Sinclair Research, as an in-house alternative to 68K/OS, which was later cancelled by Sinclair, but released by original authors GST Computer Systems.
QL Cadette drafting system, Bestmalt Ltd (Mark Mansell), 1987 QL Cash Trader (Cash Accounting Package), RWAP Software QL Cosmos (Astronomy Program), Talent available from RWAP Software (Programmer: G. F. Cornwell)
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Art Evans, a film and television actor known for his roles in “Die Hard 2” and “Fright Night,” died Dec. 21. He was 82. Evans’ death was confirmed to Variety by publicist Erica Huntzinger.
Marshall coach Charles Huff is set to take another job in the Sun Belt. Sources told Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger that Huff is expected to become the new coach at Southern Miss.
Minerva is a reimplementation of Sinclair QDOS, the built-in operating system of the Sinclair QL line of personal computers.Written by Laurence Reeves in England, Minerva incorporates many bug fixes and enhancements to both QDOS and the SuperBASIC programming language.