Re: Linux compatible IDE CDRW
On Thu, May 17, 2001 at 12:36:02AM +1000, mdevin@ozemail.com.au wrote:
> Which would be the best for me to get?
>
> Plextor CD-RW PX-W1210TA 12/10/32 IDE 2m Buffer Burn-Proof
> Sony CD-RW CRX160EBK 12/8/32 Internal IDE Retail Kit 4mb PC/MAC
> Yamaha CD-RW Internal 16Wx10RWx40R IDE Retail Kit CRW2100EVK
>
> If I had a choice of these, is there anything to choose between them in
> terms of compatibility with Linux and ide-scsi driver?
>
> Even though I can't find anywhere that says anything about any of these
> being MMC-complient, are they? I read somewhere that all CDRW IDE
> drives since 1999 should be MMC-complient.
>
Actually, I can't seem to get the Plextor in Brisbane, Australia.
Also, I noticed that the Sony has a 4mb buffer rather than the
Plextor's 2mb. I assume, all things being equal, this would be an
advantage. Is this a valid assumption?
Thanks
Mark.
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