sk2f+@ANDREW.CMU.EDU ("Seth D. Kadesh") (03/13/89)
There was an article in (I think) the November '88 issue of A+ which said exactly what works with what, but from memory: FOR ALL THE CONFUSED PEOPLE OUT THERE (I know, I was one :-) DRIVE WORKS ON WITH ===== ========= ===== Apple 3.5 GS, (any) Mac plugs directly in Unidisk 3.5 GS, Apple II(e) plugs directly in GS, uses controller card for II Central Point 3.5 Drive any II, any Mac controller card for II, plug in directly for Mac (NOTE: I don't know what works on a IIc, IIc+ as I do not work with them. Rather than posting incorrect info, I chose not to include them. Check out the A+ article [I'm pretty sure it was Nov '88,]) Reliability ======= The Central Point drive is not reliable on the GS. The controller card does not perfectly emulate Apple's drivers; as a consequence, many commercial software products will NOT boot. This may have changed (Central Point Software updates the roms sometimes), but it is recommended that you test the drives with your favorite software. The Apple brand drives should have no problems (other than a slightly slower speed for the Unidisk on a GS). The new Applied Engineering drive should be interesting - plugs directly into the GS (should be 100% compatible) and retails for at least $100 less than the Apple 3.5 drive. DO NOT BUY ONE UNTIL YOU HAVE TESTED YOUR SOFTWARE ON IT!!! Try saying "Apple 3.5 drive" Doesn't it sound funny.....? - seth tHe mAd ScienTisT, and other carnations.
prl3546@tahoma.UUCP (Philip R. Lindberg) (03/17/89)
From article <UY6leEy00Xc4A6mkUZ@andrew.cmu.edu>, by sk2f+@ANDREW.CMU.EDU ("Seth D. Kadesh"):
>
> FOR ALL THE CONFUSED PEOPLE OUT THERE (I know, I was one :-)
>
> (followed info. on drives & //'s)
> A+ article [I'm pretty sure it was Nov '88,])
>
> Reliability
> =======
> The Central Point drive is not reliable on the GS. The controller card does
> not perfectly emulate Apple's drivers; as a consequence, many commercial
> software products will NOT boot.
>
> - seth
This is correct, I have a Central Point drive and controller and I can't boot
some of the software made for the //gs. HOWEVER, I take issue with you for
making this statement under the heading of "Reliability". My drive (which is
used as my second 3.5 drive) has no _reliability_ problems. It always works
predictably and never "looses data" or acts "flaky". It either will or
will not boot the software. Also note, there are several pieces of software
(Paintworks II, Mean 18, etc.) which once booted, will run on this drive.
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