> From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Nov 20 09:56:12 1998
>
> It's great that Adaptec has finally decided to support Linux. But why
> didn't they do it from the start? Why were they so protective about
> their hardware? I don't need to know the answer to these questions.
> I just need to know that Buslogic was there for the Linux community
> when we asked for help. Buslogic was more than willing to donate hardware
> and release specs to their cards. Adaptec refused to do so and there
> will be folks like me who won't forget and forgive and will keep buying
> from the good folks at Buslogic.
<hint>
Linux is the only server platform with a growing market share
other than NT.
</hint>
And I agree about the brand loyalty thing. I've always specified
Buslogic/Mylex controllers in places where I could as I didn't want
to financially support Adaptec. I no longer spec Symbios/NCR based
boards for the same reason.
Chris
