microSIRIL method libraries
What it runs on
IBM-compatible PCs, RISC OS computers and any computer system that can read 1.44MB MS DOS diskettes.
What it does
The microSIRIL method libraries contain the names and place notations of over 11,000 methods from Minimus upwards. These libraries can be used with a number of programs including abel, microSIRIL and Wbells. The libraries are easily updated with new methods by using a simple text editor such as Microsoft’s EDIT. The files are not compressed and can be used with editors, WP, DTP, database packages and so on.
What it costs
£1 (or 4 x First Class stamps) – supplied on 3.5″ diskette (no software included)
Where to get it and/or more information
Andrew Craddock, 2 Rosemoor Grove, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh SO53 1TB, UK
023 8026 7657
JBlueLine
What it runs on
Any web browser with a Java runtime environment*.
(for mobile devices see JBlueLineME)
What it does
Allows you to view and ‘ring’ methods in the simulator. Aiming for testing method recall from memory at speed, not ringing in time to anyone else. It uses the MicroSIRIL method libraries in order to make over 15,000 methods available to you to browse and ring. You can choose to ring plain courses, random leads and random touches.
Library used
microSIRIL method libraries
What it costs
Free
Where to get it and/or more information
JBlueLine runs from the following web page, which also contains further information: www.cheltenhambranch.org.uk/jblueline.php
*(The Java runtime environment is available free from Sun Microsystems. For details, please see: www.cheltenhambranch.org.uk/jblueline.php#problems
Animated Rounds on 6
What it runs on
Any web browser
What it does
A set of animated ringers shows what happens in the belfry above when the bells are rung, including the movements of stays and sliders.
What it costs
Free but we welcome donations for bell restoration
Where to get it and/or more information
We prefer people to just link to our site, rather than copy it because we may change it from time to time. If people incorporate it into their own website we would appreciate an acknowledgement.
Please link to fortran.orpheusweb.co.uk/Bells/software/rounds.htm
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