On Wed, 2 Feb 2000, Isaac Aaron wrote:
>
> On the other hand, MY 24x toshiba couldn't grab audio in a satisfying
> speed, couldn't read some of the CD-Rs and broke down 3 times within the
> warrany period.
> I have a second drive (which is a 12x CyberDrive) which still works to this
> very day.
>
> How about that?
Luck/Chance/Randomness.
I have 3 Toshibas, one x32, one x40, and one x16. All work for a long
time. Also. Matshita panasonic drives work flawlessly. Also, and
regardless ... scsi cd drives work better :)
--Ariel
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> Original Message:
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>
>
> 1) It is not a Linux problem.
> 2) Instead of buying the fastest CD-ROM, by a good one
> (my Toshiba x 40 cost 50 Sheqels more then Unknown x 50, but it is
> GOOD).
> 3) Try to change the "read ahead" or some sound-like parameters. If you
> will
> Increase your buffer then maybe it won't try to allocate file position
> so frequently.
>
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> > From: El-al, Netta[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
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> 18:09 ?2000 , 01 , > To: 'IGLU'
> > Subject: cdrom stopped making noise
> >
> > hi,
> > i got a 50x cdrom a few months ago and every time i listened to mp3s on
> > cds
> > using xmms it made a horrible tractor noise that drowned out all the
> > music.
> > not to long ago i noticed that the noise stopped. i don't know if it was
> > right after i installed mandrake w/ supermount or after an electricity
> > short
> > in the house. could it be that supermount is responsible for stopping the
> > noise. if so, why?
> > just curious.
> > bye.
> >
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