Andy Corteen wrote:
> Perhaps
> the Ftape authors could investigate if the driver is optimally setup
> for this drive? If not I can see many people eventually migrating to
> the new OnStream ATAPI drives.
Since the Ditto Max is dead technology (Tecmar has taken it over until
the old stock is depleted), the thought of folks abandoning the Max is a
"Good Thing(tm)." The Max code was worked and tweaked as much as Claus
and I were able to under the restraints of a multi-tasking operating
system. The biggest hold up is in the ECC generation requirements
(which is also why I strongly recommend a 266MHz+ system for Max use).
I'm sorry to see the Max get hammered, but there ARE better solutions
out there now - ESPECIALLY in the guise of the OnStream DI30 now that
Gadi has the Beta drivers (which are VERY stable) available. $300 for
the drive and 15GB (native) tapes for $35 - what more could a desktop
user want?
My recommendation: if you don't have a drive, or want to get good
technology to replace the dated QIC-113 drives, the OnStream DI30 is a
great option for desktop/workstation backup.
Tim
