Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] firewire drive enclosure kits?

[Jonathan King <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

On 8 Jul 2002, Jason McIntosh wrote:

> I know they also have 3.5" drive enclosures, but with a 5.25" you can
> use a CDRW if you want.

The ADS Pyro thingie is clearly a 5.25" unit for that reason; I was 
only worried about using a 3.5" drive because they hinted at the 
cable not being long enough, which sounded...weird.

> But, otherwise yes, use the drive rails ;)

The first time I installed a CD-ROM drive back in the day, I had to
do it into a box that had non-standard (proprietary even) rails
which I couldn't possibly get.  All I can see is that it is
remarkable what you can do with folded up pieces of "tractor edge"
from those old-time tractor-feed line printers. :-)

> Another note - I'm assuming these work with OS X, but that's one maybe
> you'd better do more looking just to make sure.  I've seen enough stuff
> that is "Mac" compatible, but won't work with OS X worth anything.

I sent the query to one of their geeks to make sure.  The worry I
had was the OS X 10.1 gotcha, which is a firmware issue.  Software
(esp. kids games) can be a hassle under OS X, but I have never had
any problems with anything else, and firewire specifically is
supposed to be very plug-and-play on a Mac.  Guess we'll see about 
that...

jking


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