[ale] OT: maybe, it is for Linux use

[Scott Castaline]

JK wrote:
> danlambert at bellsouth.net wrote:
> 
>> I totally ceased using and specifying Seagate a few years ago, since I NEVER had one last more
>> than 6 months. in dozens of drives I sold and installed, I had to replace every stinking one of
>> them before theyreached sx months of age.
>>
>> I will not buy a Seagate drive. Period.
>>
>> Find a Hitachi or Fujitsu drive if the WD isn't one that you are willing to rely on.
> 
> Just out of curiosity, what brand(s) do you prefer?
> You imply that WD is a good one, which doesn't square
> with my experience.  However, it's been several years
> since I've used WD drives.
> 
> -- JK
> 
Open to any except Maxtor or fujitsu. Fujitsu for political/personal 
reasons.