[ale] Backpack parallel port cd-rom?

[Byron A Jeff]

> 
> Does anyone know if Linux supports the "Backpack" CD-ROM that hooks up
> to the parallel port?  I'm getting ready to get one, and want to be able
> to use it to install Linux (red hat 4.0).

Check out the home of the Linux parallel port devices:

http://www.torque.net

Yes there is an experimental driver for the backpack. Still considered
alpha if I remember correctly.

BAJ