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Seagate snubs Linux - The INQUIRER
Is this is a slap in the face or what? I think it's totally unacceptable and I will not be buying one....
- 12-09-2007 #1Super Moderator
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New Seagate Drives aren't Linux compatible
Seagate snubs Linux - The INQUIRER
Is this is a slap in the face or what? I think it's totally unacceptable and I will not be buying one.I do not respond to private messages asking for Linux help, Please keep it on the forums only.
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Hmm, that's a bummer. I think I have this exact same drive they are talking about on the article. I haven't tested it with Linux yet, but it's a Free Agent and has the power saving stuff to it. Right now it's connected to a Windows PC, and is strictly used for back-ups, so it's not so bad, but I was hoping to use it as an external backup to the the new file server I'm building.
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I guess Seagate won't be getting any of my money.
I will stick with WD and and Maxtor.How to know if you are a geek.
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Maxtor make the best hard drives as far as I'm concerned. I've got a few and they're solid!
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See, if it wasn't for their response that Linux users can go F themselves, I might be inclined to think that it was something of an oversight: sure, they should have tested their drives under Linux, but they will fix the issue and perform free exchanges. Instead, we get this.
I'm with budman on this one.DISTRO=Arch
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And fixed
Just a few extra commands
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I think we can tell what the Inquirer thinks of Linux
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Oh, they have nick's for everything
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That doesn't mean I'm going to buy them, it's useful for anybody who already has and regrets it, but if you're a Linux user, support those who support you. Originally Posted by Freston 
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Just worth mentioning that Maxtor belong to Seagate Originally Posted by budman7
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