Re: Is IDE to CF viable to archive ?

In comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.misc problems@gmail wrote:
> I'm told by an 'IDE to CF' user that he can hot-plug
> data from one PC to another, instead of using a floppy.
> Is this OK ?

> What types of flash-cards are commonly available
> that can store 128MB or more ?

> Or is IDE to USB [for old boxes without a USB],
> more viable - with USB memory ?

> == TIA.

IDE is not really hot-pluggable. There are some
workarounds, but they are not too reliable (i.e.
data-loss is a real possibility). Use USB instead.

Arno