Re: [Nolug] Need a new HDD

From: Ron Johnson <ronjohnsonjr_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 00:52:50 -0800 (PST)
Message-ID: <20031030085250.5926.qmail@web40909.mail.yahoo.com>

--- -ray <ray@ops.selu.edu> wrote:
> On Thu, 30 Oct 2003, Ron Johnson wrote:
>
> > My root disk died tonight, so I need a new one quickly, and would
> > like to get one here in town. However, I see 120GB 7200RPM disks
> for
> > less than $80 (not including S/H) in Pricewatch. Are the prices
> here
> > in town anywhere close to that?
>
> I don't think so. I'd try BestBuy, but expect to spend at *least*
> $40
> more than what you'd find online. Unless they're running a big
> special...
> i got a 200gb WD for $199, plus $99 rebate, which is a good deal.

$100 for a 200GB HDD?

> I'd order online to save the $$$. Get a Knoppix CD to hold you
> over for a
> few days till the new drive comes in :)

But how do I get one?

(I thought my Debian 3.0 install disk would work in rescue mode, but
it wants me to specify the root device, which, of course, is dead.)

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