I've not had the time I hoped to sort through my FDCs* and pick likely candidates for 8" operation (and SD for 5.25" as well), but I do want to thank Tony, Allison, Don, and everyone else who provided useful information. * Partly because I spent most of the weekend repairing two 8" drives -- one of which was only bust because of my own carelessness :-( -- and sorting out surplus equipment which I'll offer to the list in due course. -- Pete Peter Turnbull Network Manager University of York