On Sun, 22 Jun 2003, Jeff Walther wrote:
> Cal, you have a number of choices. Jeff, Thanks for all the info - it gives me a lot more to think about. I'd like to continue using this System 7.6.1 OS, as it's stable in the J700, and I've got a ton of neat and useful software in here. But, I hear talk here that I could be running OS9+. I assume that would entail a processor upgrade, as the 604e in here prolly can't be convinced to run OS 9. That I don't want to do - I'd rather just get a G4 or G5 much later on. Continuing with 7.6.1, then I'd at least like a more obtainable HD, so I think the way to go here is buying a PCI card that provides IDE/ATA service, plus an IDE HD. Thus thinking, there are questions, as I'm not up on IDE hardware issues. I am comfortable with SCSI bus issues (ID #'s, termination,etc), but I'm a total stranger to IDE/ATA. Here's the deal: I'd be replacing the current SCSI 4.5GB drive with the IDE arrangement. I need to run both together, in order to transfer the entire environment from the SCSI to the IDE HD. It all has to happen in this machine. Is this possible? I'll end here, there'll be more questions, I'm sure! cal -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
