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

[Rene Bartosh]

IDE and PATA are the same thing.

On 13/12/2007, chris <debtfree411 at kol.co.nz> 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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