Old IBM AT; recommend new HD

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From: Michael R. Volow
Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1989 05:01

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In our lab we have one of the early 6 MHz IBM AT's. Although the 
20 Meg original HD is still working (yes it was one of those that
was supposed to die - CMI? - I believe).  We need more disk space,
somewhere between 40-70 MB. What do we need to do? I've heard that
the ROM's in this machine have only a limited number of disk sizes
and types. Should we spring for a new controller at the same time?
Any recommendations about sturdy HD's in this range suitable for
frequent usage? Any help would be appreciated.

M Volow, VA Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705
mvolo@ecsvax.UUCP           919 286 0411

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From: mvolo@ecsvax.UUCP (Michael R. Volow)
Newsgroups: micro.ibm,comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Old IBM AT; recommend new HD
Keywords: AT hard disk
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Date: 24 Aug 89 05:01:04 GMT
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