[PLUG] CD Drive Destroyer

[Paul <emailme@dpagin.net>]

Thanks to Dave from CHLUG for this info:

http://mandrakelinux.com/en/errata.php3#badlg

Error scenario: Installing [Mandrake] 9.2 and being told unable to 
install the base system and subsequent reboot reveals that CD-ROM drive 
is physically dead.

Why: According to LG Electronics, their ODD (Optical Disc Drive) 
products do not support Linux nor do they test with Linux. 
Unfortunately, many Dell computers (possibly others) come with these 
CD-ROM drives.

Solution: Currently there is no solution or work-around for this issue; 
it is still under investigation. Damage occurs even when doing a network 
install. At this point, please do not install Mandrake Linux 9.2 on any 
computer containing a LG-based CD-ROM drive or it will damage your 
CD-ROM drive! We are actively looking for a solution to this problem.


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