> Hmm. Changible compact flash (or two) could be a smaller, cheaper
> alternative for the microdrive. Is there anyway of reading compact flash
> without a PCMCIA adapter ? Is there linux support for such a widget ?
>
Yes there are a couple on the market that will plug into
either the parallel port, serial port or USB. I saw one when
I was in the States two weeks ago.
Here are some of them:
Viking Componenets - Reads Compact Flash and SmartMedia - USB Port
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=213875
Simple - Compact Flash Reader - Parallel Port
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=133274
Kingston - Compact Flash & Smart Media Readers - Parallel Port
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=174910
With all the digital cameras out there now, these seem to be more
popular.
Don't know about Linux support though.
Anyway I can understand way people would go for compact flash, but
what about smartmedia or Sony's memory sticks.
Regards,
Mark
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