rogers@ux.acs.umn.edu (Brynn Rogers) (08/02/90)
I am interested in learning how to write SCSI device drivers and I am told the definitive source is the SCSI standerd. I have looked in computer bookstores all over and can't find the beast, Can someone tell me where is the best and/or cheapest place to get a copy? Brynn rogers@ux.acs.umn.edu
jlohmeye@entec.Wichita.NCR.COM (John Lohmeyer) (08/03/90)
In article <1932@ux.acs.umn.edu> rogers@ux.acs.umn.edu (Brynn Rogers) writes: >I am interested in learning how to write SCSI device drivers and I am >told the definitive source is the SCSI standerd. > >I have looked in computer bookstores all over and can't find the beast, >Can someone tell me where is the best and/or cheapest place to get a copy? > >Brynn rogers@ux.acs.umn.edu Of course, it depends on what you want. Electronic copies can be obtained from the SCSI BBS (316-636-8700) or from the mgse archive server. I just saw the monthly posting in comp.periphs for this server. If you would rather have a paper copy (with figures), ANSI is cheaper, but slower. Global Engineering Documents is more expensive, but gives quick service. ANSI will not sell SCSI-2 until it is approved (soon) and published (some time later -- probably early 1991), Global has the latest committee draft. The following file (from the SCSI BBS) describes the paper options: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- How to Get SCSI Standards This file has information on obtaining the various SCSI standards. American National Standard (ANSI) for Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), X3.131-1986. This approved standard is available from: American National Standards Institute 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 Sales Department: (212) 642-4900 The price is $25.00 each for 1-9 copies. Quantity discounts are available. If your company is a member of ANSI, you may also be eligible for a discount. The enhanced Small Computer System Interface (SCSI-2) is expected to be approved in August 1990. Copies of this document can be obtained from: Global Engineering Documents 2805 McGaw Irvine, CA 92714 (800) 854-7179 (714) 261-1455 Global has identified this document as X3.131-198X. (The latest revision is Rev 10c with a date of 3/9/90.) The European Computer Manufacturers Association (ECMA) has also prepared a standard on SCSI. It is known as: Standard ECMA-111 and was published in December 1985. Free copies are available from: European Computer Manufacturers Association 114 Rue du Rhone 1204 Geneva (Switzerland) (File HOW2GET.TXT last updated 8/02/90) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- John Lohmeyer J.Lohmeyer@Wichita.NCR.COM NCR Corp. uunet!ncrlnk!ncrwic!entec!jlohmeye 3718 N. Rock Rd. Voice: 316-636-8703 Wichita, KS 67226 SCSI BBS 316-636-8700 300/1200/2400 24 hours