[comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware] Connor 209Mb IDE drives...

spierk@turing.cs.rpi.edu (Kevin Spier) (10/19/90)

I have seen a few News articles discussing difficulties with Connor
IDE drives (mostly with UNIX-like op. sys.). I am considering a Connor
209MB IDE drive for both a 386DX and 386SX system. Is there anything
to be concerned about in terms of compatibility with DOS, Windows,
UNIX, etc. or is it just the case that all IDE drives cause certain
programs to be patched (because they assume a "fixed" geometry). Any
experience with Connor IDE drives and their hardware/software compatibilty
would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Kevin L. Spier
spierk@turing.cs.rpi.edu

Kevin L. Spier
spierk@turing.cs.rpi.edu