Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to SinclairFAQ, an online repository for all Sinclair-related FAQ documents. Here, we aim to provide you with the answers to virtually any question you may have about many Sinclair products. If you have any difficulty finding the information you need, please contact us and we'll try to help, or will pass your inquiry to someone that can assist you.

Several external mirrors of each included FAQ may exist - please check each document for a current list of alternate locations. A complete version of this site is available to download for use offline. In addition, offline versions of each individual FAQ may also be available - please check the 'Versions' section of each, or follow the links on the introductory page where provided.

Sinclair FAQ Documents:
Please select from one of the FAQ sites from the list below.

  • comp.sys.sinclair
    The comp.sys.sinclair FAQ is the first in a series of revised and republished documents to be made available directly from the SinclairFAQ site. Many entries are new or revised, and much of the old content has been updated, corrected or removed with this release. Please read each section carefully and let us know if there are any errors in the current version, or if you feel something is missing.

  • comp.sys.sinclair Folklore FAQ
    The definitive guide to the people and chat generally found on comp.sys.sinclair. Not really a FAQ, more of an A-Z instead. Tch, eh?

  • SE Basic - Pending
    A FAQ and guide to SE Basic is currently in development, and will be available here shortly. Please read the SE Basic Reference page at the World of Spectrum in the interim.

  • alt.binaries.comp.sinclair FAQ
    This document is not currently hosted by SinclairFAQ. Please contact us if you would like to see it included.

  • Sinclair QL
    The link provided will direct you to the current version of the QL FAQ. If you can contribute any information, please contact us or the current maintainer with your entry. You will be credited for your submission if it is used.

  • MK-14, ZX80, ZX81 and Jupiter Ace
    The links provided will direct you to the current version of these FAQs. If you can contribute any information, please contact us or the current maintainer with your entry. You will be credited for your submission if it is used.