RE: Software transfer riddle

2000-05-21 Thread Henry Ficher
aniel Feiglin Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2000 10:35 PM To: IGLU Subject: Software transfer riddle Is there a device (tape, disk, writable CD) with about 0.5-1Gb capacity, which works off a parallel port, works under Linux, doesn't require proprietary software, isn't a pain to install and does

Re: Software transfer riddle

2000-05-21 Thread Hetz Ben Hamo
Check the parallel section in the kernel - I know that Shuttle is supported is most of the hardware Parallel->IDE equipment is with Shuttle Chip. Hetz Dilog Mail wrote: > > Thanks! > > Any specific models (including those NOT to touch)? > > Regards > > Daniel > > Hetz Ben Hamo wrote: > > >

Re: Software transfer riddle

2000-05-21 Thread Dilog Mail
Thanks! Any specific models (including those NOT to touch)? Regards Daniel Hetz Ben Hamo wrote: > > Dear Daniel, > > Well, You can do something simple: > > There are kits you can buy which are Parallel->IDE or Parallel->SCSI - > and then you connect to them your IDE or SCSI devices... >

Re: Software transfer riddle

2000-05-20 Thread Hetz Ben Hamo
Dear Daniel, Well, You can do something simple: There are kits you can buy which are Parallel->IDE or Parallel->SCSI - and then you connect to them your IDE or SCSI devices... Some CD-R's like HP Parallel CDR's (external) are just like this: An IDE drive + Parallel PCB with Shuttle Chipset whic

Software transfer riddle

2000-05-20 Thread Daniel Feiglin
Is there a device (tape, disk, writable CD) with about 0.5-1Gb capacity, which works off a parallel port, works under Linux, doesn't require proprietary software, isn't a pain to install and doesn't cost an arm and a leg? Purpose: Simple file transfer and selective backup. begin:vcard n:Feigl