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Oh, I didn't answer the connection did I?! It looks like it is USB...it has the three pointy thing you described. I will hit the computer store this week and grab a firewall cable. I'll let you know how it goes!

Thanks for all your help :)

oops meant to say firewire..not firewall.......lord, i need to take a computer course!!

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Originally posted by KimG
I used to use this burner all the time when i was on OS 9 and now i update and it's a no go.

That's odd then! What burner program did you use? Toast 6 is not compatible with OS 9 (whereas Toast 5 is compatible with both.) But that's not the issue. The issue seems to be OSX recognition of the external drive.

Firewire: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FireWire & also http://www.comsol.com.au/ieee1394.asp

USB: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usb

Comparisons: 1. One, 2. Two, 3. Three

It won't be just a matter of getting a FW cable. You'd need a FW external enclosure if you want to use FW.

BTW have you tried burning in Classic mode? Chances are it wouldn't work but worth a try if you have an OS 9 only burner program. Have you considered the idea of using it as an internal drive?