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From: starry@silver.bacs.indiana.edu
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Re: XT/AT hard disk compatibility?
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Date: 28 Dec 89 22:49:00 GMT
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>My question is, if I replace the disk, will it be useable with a 286, 
>386SX, or "true" 386 system?  I know a new (16-bit) controller will be
>needed, but what about the disk itself?

Yes to all of the above questions except that you do not have to buy a 
16-bit controller for the '286 or above machine.  I am currently running
two hard drives in my system on an 8-bit card.  Granted, that it is slow but
it does work.  I bought a 20MHz '286 motherboard and took all of my cards
and drives and put them in my new machine until I can afford to pay for
other drives and peripherals.

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