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From: mdf@tut.cis.ohio-state.edu (Mark D. Freeman)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Re: Bernoulli Box Question
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Date: 30 Apr 88 19:59:38 GMT
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Reply-To: mdf@tut.cis.osu-state.edu (Mark D. Freeman)
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In <5013@ecsvax.UUCP> burgin@ecsvax.UUCP (Robert Burgin) writes:
>Has anyone used a Bernoulli box with an AT or AT-level machine?
>With what results?  Any problems?

BBs are great, if you accept certain parameters.

The cartridges need to be replaced about every 18 months.  They wear
out.

The older interface cards didn't deal with fast busses, fast machines,
or some clones very well (intermittent errors).

The drives need to be cleaned (a 5 minute job) about once per month, or
you are asking for a service call.

The new 5-1/4" BBs are terrific.  I have one of the original twin 10M
8" boxes (70 pounds) which works very well.  I'd let it go for $700 if
anyone would be interested in trying one of these devices.  (We are
converting to the new-style BBs.)
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