Emax

Could it be the access time? The Zip has like a 28 ms access time since it's a modified 
tape drive, not a modified hard drive like the Syquest drives were.

On 22 Oct 2003 at 3:17, roscoe_sheridan spoke unto me:

> Yes I copied the OS to the Zip. I did figure out that it formats quite
> fast....earlier today. Also.. it doesnt matter what length of time the
> zip is powered up before I turn on the Emax, so I doubt it is a
> question of the zip spinning up too slowly. I have tested it with the
> zip powered up...from 0 to 5 mins before the Emax is turned on. Any
> other ideas on why I cant boot from Zip? 
> 
> Thanks for the ideas so far. 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In emax@yahoogroups.com, "Skip Spoula" <skiplay4@m...> wrote: >
> Just one question. Did you use the copy software option and copy the
> OS to the Zip? If not you might try that. The OS must be on the boot
> disk and you'll have to copy it from a floppy. After you copy software
> see if it will boot. Also the Zip drive formats  completely in seconds
> from my experience. Hope this helps. > Skip
> 
> 
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