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From: David Leimbach <dleimbac@earthlink.net>
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Subject: /dev/acd1c vs /dev/acd1a
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What is the difference between these two /dev entries and why should I 
use c almost all the time?

I asked on IRC but you know how that goes.... :)

Dave

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