Sunil Bector wrote:

 First, when I install both of these
> (assuming I do so correctly, since I've never installed anything more
> complicated than a modem), will I also need to install a new fan?

        There should be no reason to install a new fan if all you are doing  is
installing a hard drive and an internal zip drive. They are not your
worst heat source inside the computer.
>
> Also, I have seen zip disks from other manufacturers for much cheaper than
> Iomega's own disks.  Is there any reason why I shouldn't buy disks made by
> another manufacturer?

        None. I have some from Fuji, and they work just great.

                                Wayne Harris

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