you need to use 'modprobe imm' with the newer zips.
note that using a parallel port drive _really_ bogs the processor down.
You want to do your backups early in the morning.
bug
On Sat, 24 Jun 2000, Joe Heafner wrote:
> Greetings.
>
> After much thought, I have come to the conclusion that a Zip Drive will
> be my most economical and most efficient cross-platform backup solution.
> I'm probably going to Best Buy this evening to pick one up. I need to
> know if there are any concerns regarding the model. I'd prefer a
> parallel port model. Will any capacity work?
>
> Thanks,