Re: Disk space problems

Feng Qiu (fqiu@bmb-fs1.biochem.okstate.edu)
Thu, 15 Aug 1996 11:44:25 -0400

Yes, I agree. I used Artecon MO 650MB and 1.3GB drive. It is nice, you
can use as backup, and especially for user keep their own data. The user
keep their own data in their pocket (their own MO disk), only when you
copy to MO disk, it is a little slow than Hard Drive, but if you process
data from MO disk, it is not very slow, you can not feel the slow.
By the way, if anyone have information about 4.6 GB MO drive, please let
me know.

Feng Qiu

George D. Sukenick wrote:
>
> While I prefer MO disks (especially in an NMR environment -
> nothing much will happen to an MO if you forget that disk
> in your pocket!), they are more expensive and a little
> slower than magnetic media. I must agree with G. Pearson
> that Zip (or Jazz) drive, with it's size, speed, and
> perhaps most important,its a "de-facto standard"
> makes it a nice backup solution for individuals.
>
> There was supposed to be an inexpensive 4.3 gig MO drive
> (Pinnacle Micro advertised it before it was available)
> Anyone have one of those things?
> (For long term system backups, I still prefer MO...)

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