Atari hard drives? The actual Atari Answer :)

From: Shawn Rutledge <ecloud_at_goodnet.com>
Date: Wed Jun 3 19:59:08 1998

> Okay gang. I just can't take it, I gotta help this guy become an atarian. :)
> Okay, this is what; you need. You need an ATSCI to SCSI converter

OK, but what to do with the system that takes an ST-506 interface drive? I just
need to know if I can substitute, say, an ST-251, and how to do the low-level
format (if necessary).

> controller. The most common for the ST series is made by ICD. They can still
> be had from ICD but they are around 79.00. There is an Atari dealer, yes,
> dealer, amazing in my area. [KCMO] Their home page is
> www.systemsfortomorrow.com. They are a great bunch of guys and I got my ICD
> SCSI controller for them for a 1040 Swap. [I had two]. But he has a few used
> ones and can get you one if you want. This machine is very worth spending
> the money to get a HD for.

What are your killer apps to make it worthwhile?

I figured maybe I could at least use it for a web browser in my bedroom or
something, since it's mostly complete and working. So so far it looks like
I need this special hard drive adapter. Is ethernet doable? If I upgrade
the RAM what kind do I need? (It's a 540, not a 1040.)

> My 1040ste I have upgraded to 4 megs, it has a
> 14.4 modem and a quantum 105lps scsi HD on. It will currently connect to
> the internet, and i mean with PPP an PAP authentication, will do IRC, FTP,
> Popmail and graphically surf all via freeware. Please let me know if I can
> be of any assistance.


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