joelja
On Wed, 20 Jan 1999, Thomas Pornin wrote:
> 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 Do not quote me on this, though.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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