10 Mar
2005
10 Mar
'05
9:04 a.m.
On Thu, 10 Mar 2005, John Foust wrote:
The difference is between what is and what isn't "classic", based on all
the discussions we've had about it on the list. It's possible you skipped
by those discussions (I wouldn't blame you) but there is a definitely fine
line between what's "classic" (i.e. the stuff we like to discuss on this
list) and what's simply "older" (i.e. ATA hard drives).
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At 09:28 AM 3/10/2005, Vintage Computer Festival
wrote:
I hope this doesn't turn into another long-winded thread, but it became
apparent to me that some folks might not understand why the purists here
would object. Below is the private reply I sent to Lee Davidson
explanation the distinction:
It is these very off-topic threads that break out
that are causing Jay and
the moderators grief. Please police yourselves better.
Dayum. Here we go again. I was biting my tongue. I did respond off-list
to the original post. Then others posted more on the list.
I sincerely thought my post was on-topic because it's about methods of
saving old drives, and the topic comes up every 3-9 months. What was wrong this time? ATA drives have been around
for more than
a decade and are used in other than PC clones. Troubleshooting them,
especially the no longer available small to middling sizes, is a
skill not to be dismissed lightly.
Because they aren't classic!!! And also, recognizing this, David
specifically request off-list replies.
Please police
yourselves better.
Oh ok, I find myself guilty and sentence myself to a slightly
disappointed look next time I'm passing a mirror. Hmmm, I can see a
flaw with this policy. 8^)=