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Computer storage interface standard
Parallel ATA (PATA), originally AT Attachment, also known as Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE), is a standard interface designed for IBM PC-compatible computers. It was first developed by Western Digital and Compaq in 1986 for compatible hard drives and CD or DVD drives. The connection is used for computer storage such as hard disks, high-capacity floppy disk variants, optical disks, and tape. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: Parallel ATAA 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: Sutyō̜t phithī samkhan khō̜ng chāo PhutThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Methods of discovery and exploitation of Host Protected Areas on IDE storage devices that conform to ATAPI-4Cited 1 times
- Go sideways: Hard disk drive interfaceA closely related topic
- Go sideways: SATAA closely related topic
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🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
📚 Books worth reading
- 📕Sutyō̜t phithī samkhan khō̜ng chāo PhutʻĀtāpī · 2010
PC 99 system design guideIntel Corporation · 1998
CD - DVD Programlamak · 2010- 📕50 American masterpieces · 1970
- 📕50 American masterpieces · 1970
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