Re: Why do I need a diskdual?

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This message was posted by The Dumper, posted on January 27, 2001 at 01:41:06 coming from 216.127.80
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This message is a reply to Why do I need a diskdual? posted from Forrest Harding posted at January 26, 2001 at 10:24:40
> Well, I asked FFE this question, but their response was confusing...
> I want to buy a SWCDX264m right? What can I do with a diskdual that I can't do with a computer?
> What interface does the the diskdual use to connect to the SWCDX2? If it is IDE, then could I rig up a hard disk and cdrom with a computer power supply, and just hook the IDE cable to my SWCDX2? Also, how does the SWCDX2 connect to the computer? Parallel port?
> I'm just wondering because the diskdual seems expensive if it is just a holder for cdrom and HD. It seems that it would be easier to build one rather than order one from the other side of the world.

It uses a Kingbyte Parallel to IDE converter. See post http://users.cgiforme.com/mbruce/cfmboard.html

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Your link wasn't valid Destro 18:15:04 01/27/01 (3) responses
- Re: Oops, sorry, here's the link The Dumper 23:07:01 01/27/01 (2) responses
  - Is it possible to get the Kingbyte components in the USA? {nt} Destro 19:06:54 01/28/01 (1) response
    - I haven't found anyplace yet, but since I already have a DD I haven't looked that hard. The Dumper 20:30:52 01/28/01 (0) responses

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Message	> > Well, I asked FFE this question, but their response was confusing... > > I want to buy a SWCDX264m right? What can I do with a diskdual that I can't do with a computer? > > What interface does the the diskdual use to connect to the SWCDX2? If it is IDE, then could I rig up a hard disk and cdrom with a computer power supply, and just hook the IDE cable to my SWCDX2? Also, how does the SWCDX2 connect to the computer? Parallel port? > > I'm just wondering because the diskdual seems expensive if it is just a holder for cdrom and HD. It seems that it would be easier to build one rather than order one from the other side of the world. > It uses a Kingbyte Parallel to IDE converter. See post http://users.cgiforme.com/mbruce/cfmboard.html
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