>I just bought some zip 100s. I just read about this "click of death."
>What is it? Is there prevention? Is it a common problem?

        Actual media damage that takes out multiple drive is likely rare.
Carts that go click click click as they have bad/damaged sector info
happens rather frequently.   Don't trust a zip cart as your sole copy of
anything important.

Take a look at the posts from Monday this week.

B



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