CD/DVD writer successes anyone?

[Dean Allen Provins <provinsd@telusplanet.net>]

Hello:

I'm interested in adding a CD/DVD reader/writer to my meager system and
have been looking at LG GSA 4160B units (which allegedly `do it all').
I'm sure that there are alternatives, but I'm still in the infancy of my
search.  

I'm aware only that the LG GSA 4040B (an old unit) was supported by
Linux, but I haven't located any info to suggest that current units
were.

Have any readers any experiences with these units (or others) which they
would care to share?  

Thanks,

Dean

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