> Hi there,
>
> On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > What is the status of USB CD/DVD readers/writers. Are they
> > 'generic' and just going to work, or does every one have different
> > problems?
>
> Nothing USB is 'just going to work' I'm afraid, whatever operating
> system you're using. That's why there is a Working Devices List,
> see the linux-usb site for details.
>
> > An external DVD read/write device would be nice, but if there are
> > going to be problems, Ill have to find out just which ones work/dont work.
>
> Be aware that it's about the combination of host controller(s), USB client
> devices and software, and not just about the client devices themselves.
> It's usually worth sending details from 'lspci -v' with your questions.
>
Too bad.
I would have hoped that they all would use a similar interface, and that
a generic driver could read/write them all.
I would LIKE to buy an external DVD read/writer for my system, but am not
going to invest a couple of hundred dollars for something that would at
best be a paperweight (or usable under windows).
--
Reg.Clemens
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