On 07/13/11 8:30 AM, Les Mikesell wrote: > I haven't tried it with a cd/dvd drive, but you can get inexpensive USB > cables with combo adapters for IDE (both full and laptop size) and sata > with corresponding power connectors that are very handy to have around > for temporary hookups. afaik, those won't work with CD/DVD drives, as they use a completely different command protocol on the IDE/SATA (ATAPI is scsi based commands over the IDE or SATA port). Anyways, an older system probably can't boot from a USB CD/DVD. -- john r pierce N 37, W 122 santa cruz ca mid-left coast