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From: german@uiucuxc.CSO.UIUC.EDU
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Subject: Re: Standing PC-AT on end
Message-ID: <104500019@uiucuxc>
Date: Tue, 17-Dec-85 10:07:00 EST
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Posted: Tue Dec 17 10:07:00 1985
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Nf-From: uiucuxc.CSO.UIUC.EDU!german    Dec 17 09:07:00 1985


>>>I am using a Zenith Z-200 (PC-AT compatible) at work. I have seen
>>>ads in computer supplies catalogs for stands which allow you to place
>>>your PC on the floor, vertically. I sure could use the extra desk space
>>>but I am concerned about the disk drives. Is it ok to operate the 
>>>Winchester and the floppy drive on their sides like this...
>>>                                      Patrick Landry

We have used PCs, XTs and ATs on their sides without any trouble. IBM offers
a Floor-Standing Enclosure for $165.00, part 0218 for the PC/AT, though I didn't
see where they came out and said it was OK to use it. :-)

         Greg German

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