Re: [Hampshire] OT - PCMCIA USB adapters

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Author: Stuart Matheson
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To: Hampshire LUG Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Hampshire] OT - PCMCIA USB adapters
I suppose if you buy a reputable brand through a retailer then at the very
least you'll be able to return it if it doesn't work. See if they'll price
match something cheaper from the internet (including post).

HTH,

Stuart

2008/9/1 Tom Sykes <linux@???>

> Stuart Matheson wrote:
> > People have also reported <http://www.tuxmobil.org/pcmcia_linux.html>
> > success using Linux with the Belkin F5U222
> > <http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=122932>.
> >
> > I recall that my dad's Belkin item (he used Windows though) would power
> > my external HDD without problem. He had the 5v power to the card
> > provided by a PS/2 port using an adapter.
> >
> > Good luck and please remember to update any online lists if you find
> > something that works!
>
> Ok, seems like this is going to be a suck it and see type situation -
> I'll report back on how I get on when I've bought one.
>
> Thanks,
> Tom
>
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