recomended fast ata IDE controller and software

[rkauer]

Dantron wrote:
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I would really like to be able to burn CD's or DVD's even better.  I would also like to get a bigger hardrive.
So I am thinking access to IDE drives would be the way to go, no?
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Once the controller is in, do I just buy any PC DVD re-writable cheap drive?  What burning software should I use?  I browsed the net a little, and found frying pan, which seems to be still in development which is good.
Also, if I plugged a new hard drive into said controller, would it work concurrently with the scsi drive through the warp controller?
Thanks for the help all.
Dan

 I agree with Moto, stick to the SCSI. Why?

 SCSI is faster, non-cpu eater, easy to expand.

 An IDE to SCSI converter is cheap.

[rkauer]

arkanoid wrote:

orly? :-) would you mind linking to one. The only ones I have seen sell for around $90. :-(

 Orly? Are you french? - Sorry for the joke.

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[rkauer]

A6000 wrote:

What bridge?
I have just got a GVP a2000 HC+8 without a manual so I am completely in the dark about how to use it.

Will it work with DVD rewriters, I have heard that early attempts resulted in ruined disks ( coasters) because something was not fast enough.

Any hints or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

I have a 25mhz 030, but will upgrade if necessary.

P.S Anyone got a manual they no longer need? or a link to an on-line manual, Thanks.

 The problem with your machine is caused by two major bottlenecks: The ZorroII bus (no more than 8~10Mb/s) and the processor itself. DVDs need at least 1.7 Mb/s continuous flux of data. Make sure you're not trying to burn in a speed higher than 1x.