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Old 08-28-2003, 12:12 PM   #1
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which DVD drive?

Hi

i am looking for a dvd drive for my linux system, i will need it for playing DVDs also i was wundering which one would be best suported under linux. i was looking at the Pioneer DVD-120 Slot Load.

many thanks
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Old 08-28-2003, 03:36 PM   #2
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Should be fine, just as long as is ATAPI or SCSI complient. I've never had a problem with modern drives of any type.
 
Old 08-28-2003, 05:30 PM   #3
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what about playing movies on them, can u play say a US film on aUK drive under linux?

or would u need a region free drive?
 
Old 08-28-2003, 10:51 PM   #4
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You don't want a retractable cup holder.

BTW, slot loading drives tend to scratch CDs. My ASUS E-608 (8X DVD/40X CD-ROM) is one of the few of its kinds that are region free though programs wants me to set the region.
 
  


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