Hello,

     It would depend if you see the need to use HPINSTAL to update your OS
     from CDs. I use CD-ROM for OS updates and find it considerably better
     than the tape options.  You have the ability to generate a CSLT to
     update another system with your own environment and a much shorter
     install process.

     Best,
     Carl Sitherwood
     HP Atlanta


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Subject: NEED FOR CD-ROM ON NEW HP-3000/979
Author:  Non-HP-JHCLOGG ([log in to unmask]) at HP-USA,mimegw1
Date:    6/3/98 1:05 PM


Our system, acquired two years ago, has a CD-ROM drive and we have
never used it.

>>> mike liszka <[log in to unmask]> 06/03/98 10:57am
>>>
We just received our new HP-3000/979 and it does not have a CD-ROM.
Since a CD-ROM is now an option, would a CD-ROM or second DDS-3
tape be
a better unit to have.

I would appreciate this groups enlightened opinion.

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Michael Liszka
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