22 Sep
2014
22 Sep
'14
2:57 a.m.
I have both a CompatiCard II and a CC IV. My plan actually was to use the
CC II on a 5160 system which I have the top open all the time. As I
understand it the CC II should work as a secondary FDC in the 5160 without
issues. I was going to setup the 8" drive as a 3rd FDD. Does that sound
right or am I setting myself up for disappointment? Anything I need to
watch out for? TIA.
-Ali
A few years ago I managed to have an 8" DSDD YE-data drive on the CC IV.
After formatting as a systems disk, I could even boot MS-DOS 3.something
from it. I used it (also) together with the Uniform
software to read CP/M
and IBM 3740 floppies. No problems encountered.
While we are talking about the CC IV, I saw one lately on e-bay, sold for
150 US$. Would that still be an obtainable price?
/Nico