Subject: Re: IBM 1GB Microdrive: vendor warning for 1unlimited.com
To: None <port-hpcmips@netbsd.org>
From: Jun Ebihara <jun@soum.co.jp>
List: port-hpcmips
Date: 09/22/2000 11:20:07
I got a new machine called "sigmarion".
http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/new/contents/00/whatnew0911.html
NetBSD/hpcmips works well,X works,suspendable.

From: Miles Nordin <carton@sakima.octoraro.org>
Subject: IBM 1GB Microdrive: vendor warning for 1unlimited.com
Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 21:26:53 +0800

> No doubt I'm not the only one rushing to buy a 1GB Microdrive for NetBSD 
> now that they're out.  http://www.1unlimited.com claims they have some 
> in stock for a very good price, but it is a lie.  They are not in stock.
> so, save yourself the bother.  You may as well queue up with the hoardes 
> on a more reliable vendor.

thanx for your information.

> If you are planning on a new NetBSD/hpcmips machine, you might make 
> sure you can actually get delivery of the Microdrive before you count 
> on a working system.  I've been waiting a very long time, for various 
> reasons.  Best wishes,

and notice,please check your machine has TypeII CF slot support.
Harddisk,such as TypeII 2G ATA HardDisk and Microdrive needs more
disk spin-up power.some old machine can't supply full electric power
to spin disk up.
--
jun ebihara