Rich Dreher is testing a prototype CompactFlash/IDE interface card. Visit his web site for details.

The Illinois Aurora Area Apple Core will meet on January 10 to discuss the care and feeding of Apple II hard drives. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at 900 North Lake Street (Route 31) in Aurora, in the basement community room. Membership is open to everyone interested in the Apple II and in developing their use, as well as in the exchange of ideas and information.

The South Bay Apple Computer Club of Torrance, California, will meet on Tuesday, January 8, at 7:30 PM at the Church of Christ, 3525 Maricopa Street, in Torrance. Various problems will be discussed, especially with Bernie ][ The Rescue. Some members will be missing due to the overlap with this week’s Macworld show, but it should still be a good meeting.