Yo, thanx for all the replies. Well, today I went to a computer upgrade store and purchased a used iomega 100 one for $30- power adapter and scsi plug included. I have 7 days to return it so imma take this thing for a spin .
word to the wise: if you find a second zip drive that works for cheap, pick it up because zip drives are known to have problems, they are often not very solid. I've had three iomega drives crap out on me.