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From: ilan343@violet.berkeley.edu
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Subject: IDE drives & controllers
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Date: 14 Aug 90 22:18:10 GMT
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What is the word on IDE drives and 386 unix (Either Interactive's or
Esix)?  I am setting up a system intended as single user unix PC.  I am
considering a Conner IDE 200M drive which sells for < $900.00

Questions:

	Is this likely to work with 386 unix ? It is a ST-506 clone
	after all.

	Does the choice of IDE interface card matter?

	In the same price range, would I be better off with an ESDI
	drive?  Any controller/drive recommendations?


Thanks in advance for your help.

Geraldo Veiga