Run your Sinclair QL
programs on your PC
QPC 2 is a 68000 emulator, which comes
together with a completely
re-written, highly improved integrated operating system SMSQ/E, which is QL-compatible.
This means, that you can run 99% of the existing QL programs under QPC 2 on your PC.
Try our
Demo Version - you
can see how well it works (but it does not save!)
So what exactly is QPC 2 then?
The more advanced version of QPC. Whereas QPC required your PC to run in DOS mode only
while QPC was running, QPC 2 now allows you to multitask with Windows95, 98 and NT. You do
not need to run your system down and up to start QPC 2, just doubleüclick it and it
starts. Also, the configuration of QPC 2 is MUCH easier - it is done in a configuration
window where all settings can be easily done.
Installation is much easier too, all is done automatically with an installation
program,
or you just execute it directly from floppy disk or harddisk.
We have also reacted on the requests of many users: you can now have the QL windows
scaled! For example, if you have a graphics card or a laptop with a resolution of 1024x768
pixels, then you can decide whether you want to use the full resolution (thus giving you
1024x768 pixels for the QL ... high resolution with small fonts) or if you want the
512x256 pixels to be scaled into 1024x768 (so that you have a large, nice original QL
display).
QPC 2 comes with the integrated operating system SMSQ/E,
which is a completely re-written but QL-compatible operating system. SMSQ/E provides a
huge number of improvements over the original QL operating system QDOS, here a short
extract:
| » SuperBASIC
compatible SBASIC interpreter, which runs much faster (same speed as compiled). |
| » Largely
extended SBASIC command set. |
| » You
can execute as many SBASIC programs as memory permits. |
| » The
operating system kernel is faster than the QDOS kernel, resulting in more powerful
operating system calls and faster, smoother multitasking. |
| » Reads
and writes QL and DOS/TOS floppy disks |
| » Supports
harddisk access (own filing system), buffered I/O to COM1 ... 4 and LPT, plus more new
devices (HISTORY, named PIPES etc.) |
| » Many
QL software-extensions are inbuilt: Toolkit II, Pointer Environment, Window Manager,
Hotkey System II. |
| » Supports
multiple languages (English, German & French), and other languages can be added at
run-time. |
| » Supports
higher screen resolutions than the standard 512x256, up to 1024x768 and higher
(depending on your graphics card). |
|
New
in QPC2 2 Version
2
|
| » New
screen driver not only supports QL MODE 4 and 8, but also 65536
colours |
| » Can
run in full-screen mode or inside a Window's window |
| » Allows
direct access of Windows/DOS native harddisk partitions C:, D: ... J: |
| » Up
to eight serial ports SER1 .. SER8 are now supported! |
|
New
in QPC2 2 Version
3
|
| »
Up to four PAR ports / printers supported |
| »
Wheel mouse support |
| »
Much better QL screen emulation |
| »
Power safe mode (e.g. for laptops) implemented |
| » New
command to start Windows programs from QPC2. |
| »
And many other very useful improvements. |
In general every well
written QL-software will work provided you have copied it from Microdrive
to floppy disk. This applies to most software written in the last 8-10
years. Even the good old Psion programs "Quill", "Abacus",
"Archive" and "Easel" work. This means, that with QPC
2 you can handle data and programs written 12 years ago!
QPC 2 omes with a manual which explains
how to install and run QPC from floppy or harddisk, and explains on approx.
40 pages the differences between an extended QL-system and SMSQ/E, i.e.
lists all the improvements in detail. It does not replace the original QL
documentation, nor does it explain the QL-extensions you should be familiar
with, e.g. Toolkit II.
Minimum system requirements:
» 486 or Pentium
Processor
» Windows 95/98/NT4
» 16 MB RAM
» VGA
» DirectX
New price: QPC 2 Version
3 with
SMSQ/E costs only EUR
59,90
plus
EUR 3,- (Europe)
or EUR 5 (World)
shipping on CD.
If you want to place an
order, please use our secure
Online order form!
How can I upgrade from
older versions of QPC?
Easy - just send
us your QPC master disk. The
upgrade prices are given below - all
plus shipping as above.
If you wish to place your order online, please send an
additional scan of your master QPC floppy disk (front and back) as proof of
purchase.
How to obtain updates of QPC
If you already own a slightly older version of QPC 2
Version (but not as old that an Upgrade is required, please see above), then
you can get the current version:
» Send the master disk to us, together with 3
International Reply Coupons.
» And, much easier, you can download the
latest version of QPC
here! Please note
that you must have upgraded to QPC2 Version 3 already, otherwise your
registration key will not work. Just replace the files on your master disk
or installed version of QPC2 with the ones which are contained in the ZIP
archive.The ZIP is password-protected. If you have not received the
password yet but you are a registered user, then please
send us an email requesting the password.
Try
our Demo Version of QPC
You can
download the Demo version
here. It does everything the full version does, but does not save to
floppy or harddisk.
It comes with a complete sample "hard disc" file
that contains some sample applications and demos. Just unzip the files and
it's ready to run!
Attention Win95 users:
QPC2 now needs a WinSock 2 system to work. If QPC does not start you need
this Windows update!
More information, useful tools and
programs can also be found on the author's homepage,
http://www.kilgus.net
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