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Re: Two Hard Drives
From:
"John D. Penberthy" <[log in to unmask]>
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PCBUILD - PC Hardware discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Sun, 19 Apr 1998 10:30:19 -0400
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If you are simply going to use the second drive for file storage/backup the
Zip Drive will be fine.

If you intent to run programs from it you would be better off with a second
hard drive.  The Zip, while giving "unlimited" storage with it's removable
cartridge is too slow to run programs from.  (A 1GB SparQ drive would be
better for the same $.)  A second hard drive, (5GB for $200 nowadays, makes
it a better bargain), is always a better choice for expansion.

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael D. Sheridan <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Saturday, April 18, 1998 9:50 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Two Hard Drives


>Dear List:
>
>I am just beginning to configure the computer
>I will build and wonder if having a second
>hard drive would be better than installing a
>zip drive?
>
>Thanking you in advance,
>
>Michael
>

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