8" drives have a larger connector, different pinouts too, I did this when I started years ago. Also, the 8" drives run faster, you cannot get 18 sectors/track, more like 75% (12 or so). Paul ===== IBO 1482969 WWG Linux # 314458 __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/