DVD drive to use with Fedora 7

[Langdon Stevenson]

>>> Don't know...but could you post the URL for the review that makes the 
>>> statement?
>> Review is found here:
>>
>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16827129008
>>
>> It is the second of two.  To balance that opinion have a look at:
>>
>> http://forum.ncix.com/forums/index.php?mode=showthread&msg_id=1308503&threadid=1308503&forum=103&product_id=23283&msgcount=12&overclockid=0
>>
>>
>> The last post on this list mentions that the poster had no problems with 
>> it under linux (but doesn't mention which flavor).
>>
>> If Fedora is known to support SATA DVD burners, then I will happily take 
>> the risk and buy one.  Just thought it worth checking before I spent any 
>> money.
> 
> FWIW, I don't think it has anything to do with the flavor of Linux but the
> SATA controller on your system.  The last info that I'd seen is that the
> Silicon Image drivers were not working well with DVD drivers.  So, if your
> controller is an SI I would proceed with caution.

Thanks Ed.  I will check on the SATA drivers.  Appreciate your input.

Regards,
Langdon