[hblug] re: DVD/ CD writers and comparison for Linux OS

[chris morris]

If you have a spare IDE port use that.
( Be sure to use an 80pin ATA100 cable and not the old 40pin ones )

Going to a SATA Drive via a converter will not give you any increase in 
speed.

cheers
chris

chris wrote:
> Thanks Rene
>
> NExt thought is conections...
> I'm not sure what is on the VIA Mobo I have at the moment but I'll peek
> in the case. 
> I have seen that there are three options for a DVD conection available
> on the following...
>
> Asus Lightscribe DVD-RW Black 18xDVD+-R - Model DRW-1814BL is what I'm
> looking at but which interface is best?
>
> 1) PATA - Paraell ATA interface
> 2) Sata - Serial ATA (Is this the faster transfer rate type?)
> 3) IDE - the old connectors!
>
> I might need to by a Serial SATA to IDE Ultra ATA 100/133 Converter
> Adapter for my old mobo just to connect a new DVD writer to, around $16
> on TM?
>
> Any Thoughts?
>
> Cheers
> Chris
>
>
>   
>> DVD drives are standard as standard. You should have no problems with
>> them in linux.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Rene
>>     
>
>
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