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RE: [disklavier] Downloading

2006-10-04 by Neal Martin

Thanks....I think you are correct. Easy, simple and no hassle.
Thanks

Michael Weinstock wrote:
Hi Neal,
My understanding is you can't play midi files from the CD drive so thats not really an option. The CD drive is for the pre-recorded PianoSoft and PianoDisc recordings etc.
The easiest option to attach a floppy drive to an existing computer without having to physically install one (unless that is what you prefer) is to purchase an external USB floppy drive. These are recognized automatically on Windows 2000 and Windows XP and no driver installation is necessary. An added benefit is that a USB floppy drive is a portable solution so you can move it between computers as need be.
A quick search on ebay for USB floppy drives show prices between USD$15-30 including shipping. I suspect they are also readily available from your local Best Buy or Frys or CompUSA etc.
Regards,
Michael Weinstock
Melbourne, Australia
-----Original Message-----
From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Neal Martin
Sent: Wednesday, 4 October 2006 12:42 PM
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [disklavier] Downloading

Hi:
I have a Disklavier unit with a floppy drive and a unit for a CD drive. I have found sites where I can purchase some great music, but they all download to a floppy. My problem is I have only a R/W CD drive on my computer. So....can I download to a CD from my computer or am I better off to purchase a floppy drive and just make life easy by going with the flow?
Thank you.

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