[sf-lug] Ooops -- Buying a USB drive to use with your Linux computer? Beware of the FreeAgent series from Seagate...

[RBV]

If you're shopping for a USB drive, read this story first:

http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2007/12/06/seagate-snubs-linux

Excerpts:

> SEAGATE'S latest batch of drives, the ironically titled Free Agent series
> are not compatible with the Open Sauce operating system Linux.
> 
> The problem is to do with the power-saving systems on Seagate's
> latest range of drives...
> 
> There are a few work-arounds but Seagate Tech Support says they do not
> know what they are. Instead they are telling man plus dog that their latest
> drives do not support Linux.

Cheers & hope this helps,
Riley