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From: kimbrennan@gnh-starport.cts.com (Kim Brennan)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Re: Cartridge/Removable drives?
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Date: 21 Dec 90 11:48:11 GMT
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Hmmm, Jonah, I've got a Syquest drive on my GS. But, I'm also using a OKS
Multikache as my SCSI interface. Under 5.03 the Finder does NOT Gray out the
cartridge when it is removed. Talking with Matt G. he says that the DMA SCSI
does support removing the cartridge on the fly.
   
I'm unconvinced. I've heard of at least on person (using the DMA SCSI) who is
consistantly losing data and getting his cartridges munged when changing them.
 
I do NOT reccommend changing cartridges with the computer on. I suggest a shut
down of the GS and a fresh reboot. (especially if you are using the OKS board,
but possibly even with the Ramfast or DMA SCSI.)
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