I *need* to know what this is.

Thomas Pornin (pornin@bolet.ens.fr)
Wed, 20 Jan 1999 13:06:12 +0100

In article <36A50A5E.ADFC32AB@xxedgexx.com> you write:
> The other drives were Quantums as well. If there is a problem with
> quantum drives and linux, that would be swell, but I need to know.

According to my experience, there is a problem with Quantum Fireball
drives, not with linux. I once had two 3 GB scsi Quantum FB. Both died
within one year (first they have a hard time spinning up, and, after
two months, they are not detected anymore).

As far as I know, among very cheap drives, IBM and Seagate drives are
much better. Do not quote me on this, though. Cheap drives are not
intended to spin on a permanent basis, so your mileage may vary.

--Thomas Pornin

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