[Shu-cdromlan] Re: running DVDs on the network

[Mike Avery]

On 19 Jul 2000, at 16:57, Knuth, Pat KNUTHP wrote:

> We're in the process of looking at EbscoHost online as a replacement
> for ProQuest Direct.  We have been purchasing the ProQuest cd-rom
> product at a reduced rate while we're subscribed to ProQuest Direct.

> When we asked EbscoHost about the same thing, it turns out that they
> offer something similar, but on DVD rather than CD-ROM.  So now I need
> to figure out what it's going to take (and what it's going to cost) if
> we want to set this up as a networked product,even if it's only for a
> backup.

> Any suggestions.

I'd talk to ProQuest and ask them if their product supports DVD's.
With a SCSI or IDE interface, many devices that handle CD-ROM
drives will also handle DVD's.  Case in point - HP uses the same Axis
controller for both their CD-ROM and DVD servers.

So... it could be as easy as slipping out a CD-ROM drive and slipping
in a DVD drive, so it shouldn't cost too much.

Best wishes,
Mike

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