Don{ald} O. Woodall wrote:
 
>    at 06:38 AM, Felix Miata  said:
 
> >Don{ald} O. Woodall wrote:

> >>      For the 2 ATA drives I am about to buy, if I were to use a flat 40
> >> line ribbon cable it would be close to the following.

> >>           ______________________ _______
> >>          0                      21      24 inches
 
> >That's illegal. Maximum under the ATA spec is 18".
 
>      Then why do I see them selling 24" and 36" cables at NewEgg?

Just like anything else. For anything the market demands, there will be
supply, legal or not. Just because something isn't legal doesn't mean it
can't be done. Just don't depend on the results being satisfactory. You
may or may not like it or get away with it.
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Father except through me."                        John 14:6 NIV

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