> 
> >1) Is the new cheap Adaptec 1505 SCSI card supported?
> 
> The "new" cheap one?  The last "cheap" adaptec was the 1520.  I believe only
> the 1520 is supported.
Well, there's another "cheap" adaptec being supported, the 1510 which
is a 1520 without bios.
The thing in common is the chipset AIC6230(?).

> >2) I am doubting between buying a Mitsumi CD-ROM drive (because it is
> >   supported and you don't need SCSI) or buying a cheap SCSI CD-ROM.
> >   Good suggestions?
> 
> Get a SCSI CD-ROM if possible (the support for them is a lot better).
I'll second this.

One could also try the seagate ST01/02 SCSI-controller.