On May 7, 2009, at 03:10 , <ruud.baltissen@apg.nl> <ruud.baltissen@apg.nl 
 > wrote:

> Hallo allemaal,
>
>
>> Next step: copying the data between the two drives.
>
> Next idea: adding extra memory. The idea is to read a track in one go
> and decode and transfer the data to the HD later. Disadvantage: extra
> hardware needed. No problem for me but I want to keep things as simple
> as possible for the moment.

I think this is critical to achieving your goal, since it will  
significantly improve your ability to read from copy-protected disks.   
The 1541U, for example, already supports optionally enabling extra ram  
in its 1541 emulation.  I'm not sure why since you can't really use it  
for track at a time reads, but there it is.  There is at least one  
person selling new ram expansion kits for the 1541 on eBay on a  
regular basis for $19, so they are not exotic or hard to find.

Justin

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