----- Original Message -----
From: "Nico de Jong" <nico_at_farumdata.dk>
To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts"
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Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 1:43 AM
Subject: Re: Archive Cartridge Tape Drive 5540C
> I wouldnt be surprised if the drive is "related" to a 5945C I have. This
is
> a QIC-36 drive. If my supposition is correct (based on the floppy
connector
> you mention), you will need a special QIC02/QIC36 controller, and the
> software to go with it.
> Nico
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Damien Cymbal" <d_cymbal_at_hotmail.com>
> To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts"
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> Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 4:42 AM
> Subject: Archive Cartridge Tape Drive 5540C
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> Anybody know how to access the above running under either DOS or Linux?
It
> has a 5.25" floppy connector on it. I don't have any drivers for it (do I
> need them?), just a QS.EXE (QuicStream?) archive DOS app which pukes with
a
> divide overflow error during its "Initializing tape drives" phase.
Knoppix
> doesn't even see it during HW detection. Any config pointers?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
>
>
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Divide overflow is a common problem running older software on a much faster
new machine. Try slowing your machine down or running the drive on a system
of the same vintage.
Received on Mon Jun 07 2004 - 13:47:12 BST