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Re: Syquest Syjet Compatability

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From: Steve Firth
Date: Fri, 04 Jul 1997 00:00
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Rick Russell <rickr@is.rice.edu> wrote:

> > No real problem, most removables conform to the same (CD-ROM) dimensions
> > so one faceplate fits allmost all (certainly for my SyQuest, MO and
> > CD-ROM drives.) The mounting kits and 5.25" to 3.5" adaptor rails are
> 
> Uhh, no. I don't know if you've ever looked at the front of most Macs,
> but the CD-ROM faceplate is customized to fit.

Yes, I've looked at most of them. I don't understand what you're whining
about. Buy a mount kit from the appropriate dealer and there is no
problem. As I said, the majority of 5.25 in devices of whatever type
have the same "mouthprint" so one fascia plate fits all. Sure you need
different plates for different Macs, but where's the big problem?

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From: filter@firthcom.demon.co.uk (Steve Firth)
Subject: Re: Syquest Syjet Compatability
Date: 1997/07/04
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