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Re: Linux compatible IDE CDRW



On Fri, May 18, 2001 at 01:43:21PM -0400, Scott_Patterson@andersonsinc.com wrote:
> >Plextor's 2mb.  I assume, all things being equal, this would be an
> >advantage.  Is this a valid assumption?
> 
> My understanding after reading about Burn-Proof on the Plextor web page is that
> this technology pretty much prevents coasters...PERIOD! If the buffer freaks


pretty much anything short of turning off the machine should be
recoverable. Its a big plus over any drive without it.

> Of course, shouldn't the greater the buffer size enable a faster write time?

only till its full. The 4mb does help stop buffer underuns for high
speed writes (12x etc) but burn proof is the better bet for my money.



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