>That FDC is not an XT-IDE, it's a copy of Sergey Kiesev's XT-FDC controller. >The same seller also saw fit >to "cost optimize" the open source XT-IDE rev 4 >and remove my copyright/site info. It's no great step >forward, it's merely a >copy of someone else's work with no attribution.
I thought that seller had permission? Also I never said the FDC was XT-IDE. The same seller (from New Zealand) also sells a small XT-IDE card. I didn't bother linking to it because there was nothing special about it. >The controller chip used on that FDC is the same as found on some Adaptec >AHA-15xx series cards, which >have been the go-to for a long time on adding FM >support to PCs whose onboard controllers don't support >it. As for Sergey's I wasn't aware that he used the same chip as the Adaptec or that his supported FM. Of course everyone knows about the 1540 which has driven prices up. I do not know of anyone selling hobbyist FDCs at this time preassembled so this may be a good source for those looking for one. If anyone is selling FDCs (is Sergey?) pre-assembled then they maybe should get the business... -Ali
