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I have a sharp MD camera that uses data minidiscs to take pictures. I was wondering if a Hi-Md player would have the capability of transfering my picture data from the Hi-Md player to my computer. Also, from what I understand, Hi-Md players can be used as pseudo-harddrives with a usb cable. Will I be able to transfer data from a Hi-Md player to a linux based system or vise-versa? Thank you in advance.

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I have a sharp MD camera that uses data minidiscs to take pictures.  I was wondering if a Hi-Md player would have the capability of transfering my picture data from the Hi-Md player to my computer.

i believe, but i may be wrong, that MD2 (MD Data) discs are not compatable with HiMD.

  Also, from what I understand, Hi-Md players can be used as pseudo-harddrives with a usb cable.  Will I be able to transfer data from a Hi-Md player to a linux based system or vise-versa?  Thank you in advance.

as long as your linux system supports native USB mass storage drives then it should work

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Did the camera come with software for this purpose? If so, try running it under WINE or a similiar windows emulator.

I do have the software discs, but it seems as though they are in japanese. I've tried installing software before with wine to no success. It might be possible to install it though, since the discs are win 3.1/95. I'll let you know if that solved my problem...

However, that point might be moot if I can use the data mds on a hi-md player. Is there a definite yes or no on this?

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hmm, it would be interesting if sony or sharps refurbished that idea now that we have 1GB minidiscs wink.gif

think about it, cheap storage, handy size (i like em better then the flash chips as they are so damn small you drop em they are gone).

well the 3 1/2 inch floppy-esque MO discs have exceeded 2GB and more. Keep in mind Minidisc's have less surface area though

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