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>( I've got a 2.5" IDE drive that came out of an Amiga 1200, but now I need 
>( to copy the contents to a Linux PC. I've got the software side sorted 
>( out, but I need to physically connect the drive to the PCs IDE card.

    I have several 2.5 drives pulled from laptops that are now doing
service under linux.  Nice drives, quiet and cool running, but as you
say, the interface is a problem.  I've found 2 choices, neither 
especially attractive.  One is to purchase the adapter kit (mounting
tray and connector) from an outfit in California.  Name *may* be
Blue Tech, La Jolla, CA  619-456-1440.  Not positive about all that,
but give it a try.  $20 per kit, as I recall.

 Other method, the one I chose, is to purchase the 2mm connector,
a standard IDE connector, and some 2mm ribbon cable from Digikey (Thief
River Falls MN,  800-344-4539  http://www.digikey.com), and make your
own adapter.  This method requires pulling apart all the ribbon leads
on the end receiving the wider connector, and pressing them on one
at a time.  Also requires splicing the last 4 to a standard power 
connector.  Works well, I have several here, but a pain to make.

good luck,
rvz
rvanzant@van.inc.net