One tech is newer and better than the other, so technically one would be "faster."  However, that doesn't mean much in the real world when there are others factors.  My guess.  Your system will be slower but I doubt much of a noteable difference.

Well to be fair, nowadays everyone who can Google and remove a simple hard drive is a computer tech.  Much in the same way everyone who has a DSLR is a "pro" photographer now.

Thanks guys, Now I just need to find a IDE cable.

How people respond to an individual is entirely up to that individual.  How the individual comes across, how he/she interacts, reacts, frames relationships sets the tone for any further interactions with others down the road.  Kona has (either intentionally or by some other cause not relevant to this particular point) often times come across as obtuse (to say the least) in his interactions on these forums.  This cause has an effect.  Evident in many (sometimes lengthy) threads here.

Yes, we all expect to respected.  If we are, is it because we demanded it or asked for it?  I believe it is because in our actions we demonstrated it, so it was reciprocated.  I have not always demonstrated respect and have therefore not always received it either but I firmly believe that the individual determines the way they are interacted with.

What I wish is that if someone sees an irritation or a problem interacting with ANYONE - here or anywhere, he/she would simply exercise good sense and walk away from it.

So many 'incidents' could be prevented by just that small piece of common sense.

Afterwards, trying to repair the damage (even if one was "right") is simply impossible.

You can always use the pm available by clicking under the person's nickname. By using that, nothing goes public. People won't be irreparably hurt.

"Abner goes to see his rabbi.

"How can I help you, Abner?"

"I'm worried about my marriage because of Hedi's temper. I'll be minding my own business, and out of nowhere she loses it. Makes me insane, and I have no idea how to fix it."

"Hmph. Abner, I have a solution. I have a bit of miracle water here. Next time Hedi snaps, just put some in your mouth and swish it around. Do not swallow! Just swish until she's done, then excuse yourself, and spit it out in the bathroom."

"Sounds kooky, Rabbi, but I'll try anything."

A week later, Abner returns.

"Rabbi, it worked! She started shouting, I started swishing, and like a miracle she calmed down in front of my eyes. When I came out of the bathroom, it was like we were college sweethearts again!"

"Wonderful!"

"What's in the water, Rabbi? Is it a special blessing? Did you bring it from Jerusalem? Is it medicated?"

"It's just tap water, Abner. What makes it work is keeping your mouth shut."

Thanks for putting up with ine.

I used to have box loads of spare computer parts just in case I might need them in the future.  I've helped people from WC with parts and money with the promise that they don't say anything as I'am not looking for any praise.  Being nice and helpful doesn't need a pat on the back.  But as Kona will tell ya, I can be an ass.  Hehe..  Sometimes for the fun of it and sometimes because I feel it warrented. 

SATA or IDE, who really cares.  Your using it for your own use and not in a business, so who really care about a few seconds of time because of speed.  I'am using a SATA at the moment but I do have an IDE as a spare(with the cables) from a past machine.

 I turn the machine on, hit the head, get my coffee and when I come back the machine is ready to use.  I'am happy.

Me too...lol. And I am a cut up. Always have been. Kona is just easy to have fun with. But anyone who knows me knows I mean no hurt to Kona. I'm just a sarcastic cut up.

So, I say if we need to accept Kona as he is, he can do likewise and accept us as we are.

Kona, I have a blue million IDE cables. If ya can wait a few days for it to get there, I'll send ya one.

You need a double header, or just a single?   Do you have jumpers for the IDE drive? If you decide to add a second one later, you'll need jumpers.

Let me know.

Not entirely accurate sheepherder. Most of them by default will have the jumper already set to the CS position, which denotes Cable Select. It will detect if it is Master or Slave depending on the position in the lineup of the cable. Assuming it's a dual header cable.