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> In fact, after detecting the ppa0 device, it locks up
> (but only if the drive is in fact on--if it's powered off or disconnected,
> I get a "probe failed" message and the boot continues).
> 

I am using the same driver with an Epson ZIP drive (same drive as Iomega 
but manufactured by Epson).  I had to remove some of the detecting code 
because it was not seeing the drive.

I also patched the driver to work with 2.2-ALPHA.

Works like a charm.
Alex.

PS:  If you need my source, just ask.