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Offline kelly

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« on: May 20, 2003, 09:57:37 AM »
We keep saying that there are no dumb questions. smile.gif

I just wondered if some people aren't taking this to heart?

I know some of tacit's stuff, for example, is way over my head.

But I don't mind.

And I know that tacit really enjoys explaining this stuff.

I'm hoping that people aren't intimidated by some things.

Please jump right in and feeel free to ask about anything you

want to know more about. smile.gif
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« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2003, 11:42:43 AM »
Now that you mention it kelly...

Since I went to USB and Firewire, I had a thought that I could convert my external Hard drive cases to USB. I know how to do it, I was wondering if anyone could direct me to a place to get the USB to ATA plugs.

So far the only option I've found is to buy some cheap USB 2.0 notebook externals on ebay and use the connections and circuitry in those.

There were always adapter kits for SCSI around in the voodoo days.

Just something I want to do.

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« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2003, 02:30:22 PM »
I feel dumb on TS very regularly.   wacko.gif

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Speaking of feeling dumb, Snuffy, you're going way out of my league there.  wallbash.gif

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Take care.

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P.S. - Oh, and yes, Tacit does intimidate me.  wallbash.gif biggrin.gif wallbash.gif
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« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2003, 02:44:04 PM »
Does TS make you feel Dumb?
On the contrary, I feel better informed about a lot of things after visiting this forum. I learn things that I didn't know I was even curious about.
To Tacit and all the other knowlegeable posters: I'm not intimidated, but rather impressed, that you can teach an old fuddy like me new and interesting things. Thank you all for your input.

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« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2003, 03:19:42 PM »
Knowing there are no dumb questions.....I don't feel dumb here. That's one of the reasons I keep coming back! wink.gif
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« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2003, 03:42:33 PM »
Kelly, one of the things that makes TS a different place (aside from Bill biggrin.gif) is that when you ask a question you never get "Why don't you just buy a newer Mac" or "Well, what did you think would happen when you hit "ok" to reformat???" You get answers. Sometimes you get more than one answer--and sometimes they aren't the same answer. But you get answers, not attitude.

And when the answers are pretty darn complicated to many of us, there's usually somebody like Tacit who has the rare skill of being able to translate it into normal words. (When Tacit begins an explanation with "What your hard drive is saying to AppleWorks is 'Yo AppleWorks, I need more RAM'..." I know eventually it'll make sense.) On other situations where there's not an easy way to explain it, for example all things terminal with OSX, somebody like kps will say the words that I need to hear "You really don't need to worry about this, or even understand it--just do the upgrade, sit back, and enjoy the OS." And then there are the many private emails of support and help that go on behind the scenes. Oh yeah, let's not forget that one guy who finds links to sites to just about any issue that comes up here. smile.gif

Bottom line, no TS does not make me feel stupid. When I need to feel that way, I can go to other sites. Or just let my teenage daughters look at me with amazement that they've mastered all the knowledge of the universe and I still no nothing.  upset.gif
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« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2003, 04:08:48 PM »
What I'd like to know is how do you fix a blasted string on a stupid YO-YO!?!

Keep tying the knot .... swing it down and as soon as it hits the pavement .... off I go chasing the thing!

Thought I had it once. Gave the puppy a real swing and it slammed on my big toe and still went down the road with me hopping after the sucker.!.

Gotten to the point that the neighbors kid doesn't care one bit if he gets his yo-yo back.
The little turd is getting his jollys off laughing at me.

Do I feel stupid? Nah. smile.gif
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« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2003, 04:24:02 PM »
Thanks RobW - just got to this thread and you've said it all. Sometimes when I get the answer to a query my reaction is 'Doh' doh.gif. But I've never got a response that belittled me, even if the poster replying must be thinking 'Dimbo'.  So, no, TS never makes me feel dumb, because I know I'll always get a civil response.  So  thanx.gif  everyone.

And Bill you might find help here
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« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2003, 06:28:23 PM »
Certainly TS doesn't make me feel dumb. You are all a God send... thanx.gif and have been so helpful........but I must say a P.C. or the Mac can sure make me feel dumb. So much to learn, so little time.  I enjoy the challenges and even though they make me say dirty words, I won't give up.....trish

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« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2003, 07:59:54 PM »
Snuffy. smile.gif

Are you asking to convert a > 10 MB/p/sec SCSI to 1.25 MB/p/sec USB?

Or am I just being Dumb? smile.gif
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« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2003, 08:47:59 PM »
Hi Guys,

I'm so glad I came back here. You guys are like family. <sigh> It's just been a really, really rough year for me...

Cheers,
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« Reply #11 on: May 20, 2003, 10:16:29 PM »
TS never makes me feel dumb even when I know for sure I have been.

Civility reigns!  If someone famous hasn't already said that ... they should have.

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« Reply #12 on: May 21, 2003, 06:58:48 AM »
No more than usual  biggrin.gif

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« Reply #13 on: May 21, 2003, 10:12:47 AM »
QUOTE(kelly @ May 20 2003, 7:59 PM)
Snuffy. smile.gif

Are you asking to convert a > 10 MB/p/sec SCSI to 1.25 MB/p/sec USB?

Or am I just being Dumb? smile.gif

Dumb? You? Nevare! You're from IOWA!

Just the connections in the external HD box, Kelly.

Shouldn't be a problem removing the centronics 50 external connections and the scsi ribbon inside the box and replacing with USB to 39 pin ATA...at least I don't think so. Works pretty much the same as the old 50 to 68 pin internal HD adaptors small circuit board an all.

Just need a resource for the USB to ATA adaptor. I've searched the net...nada. wacko.gif

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« Reply #14 on: May 21, 2003, 10:47:49 AM »
Sorry to repeat myself Gary. smile.gif

But it still looks like you're trying to convert SCSI to USB.

You can't just change the connector without changing throuput.

You'd be going from that 10 MBs to 1.25 MBs I mentioned.

They make SCSI to USB Convertors.

But you already have a SCSI Card so I don't understand what's up. unsure.gif
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