Hi Aaron, Aaron Kulkis wrote: > Hylton Conacher (ZR1HPC) wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I have a need for an external device that is primarily OpenSUSE >> compatible and that will enable me to read and write to legacy >> stiffy(3.25") disks. An added option would for the device to be able to >> read/write on a range of memory cards as well. >> >> The requirement for this stems from the fact that I have some amateur >> radio as well as Quicken 98 data backup files on stiffy disk as the >> applications at the time did not know or cold not write to a USB memory >> stick. >> >> I have a USB port available and with the various memory disks out there, >> wouldn't mind if the device could also support some of them as well. >> > > In Iraq, I picked up some 2.5" laptop drives, and put them > in USB carriers. You get about 10x as much storage space > for the amount of money you spend.
Tnx for the answer but I need a device that enables me to read and write to 3.25" stiffy disks as some of the older software backups use this install/backup media ie Quicken 98. I am not looking for storage, but a method to access it. >> I have visited the HCL at OpenSuSE and found Ultra 7-in-1 Digital Media >> Drive - Floppy disk drive / card reader - Floppy/Hi-Speed USB >> Manufacturer: ULTRA Products >> Part number: ULT31799 >> >> Looks almost like an internal unit and I am looking for external one >> with connection via a USB cable. Another problem is that I will have to >> import it from Amazon to South Africa. >> >> I also hope it is 10.2 compatible. >> >> Any comments/advice/experience with other devices folks, especially >> since the item must be available in South Africa. >> >> Regards >> Hylton >> > > > -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
