29 Jun
2000
29 Jun
'00
4:14 p.m.
What's so bad with MFM disks? My MVII is running
4x RD54, and it works
just fine!
It's been my experience that most of the machines of that era that turn up
have RD53's, not RD54's. Yes, I know there are a couple people on this list
that will probably say that RD53's aren't that bad, but I've got to
disagree, especially for a started machine. Plus if the machine has SCSI,
it's easier to get a CD-ROM hooked up so the person starting can use the
Hobbyist CD.
Just for the record. Yes, I hate MFM drives, the the only DEC system I
still use them on is a Pro380. My PDP-11/73 is most definitely SCSI! When
I've got the space to set up a couple more MVII class systems they'll either
be running with SCSI or ESDI. The MV3 is running with RA72's and RA73's.
Zane