On Fri, 20 Aug 2004, Mike R. wrote: > Fascinating. I recompiled 2.6.8.1 with usb-storage as a module. I > rebooted to the new kernel with the DVD writer plugged in. After waiting > a few minutes, I decided to give it a go. /sbin/modprobe usb-storage. > > The driver loads, no problem. Then I inserted a DVD+R that I had just > finished writing in Windows 2000. A mount /dev/sr0 /cdrom finishes with > no problem. No errors in the USB or SCSI logs. All of the files that I > accessed were reading fine (some MP3s and a few video clips.) > > I also tried a DVD+R that I wrote when I first obtained this drive. I > was having consistant problems reading it. Now it reads fine when I > connect it and load the drivers like you directed. > > I am going to hammer at this drive and the usb-storage driver for a few > days time to see if I am just having temporary luck with it. I will also > try writing some stuff with it. So far, so good, I hope. If I see > anything obviously wrong, I'll be sure to post my findings. Thanks!
That's great. A good experiment to try would be to see just how long the delay needs to be between plugging in the drive and loading the usb-storage module. Is 15 seconds enough? 5 seconds? Alan Stern ------------------------------------------------------- SF.Net email is sponsored by Shop4tech.com-Lowest price on Blank Media 100pk Sonic DVD-R 4x for only $29 -100pk Sonic DVD+R for only $33 Save 50% off Retail on Ink & Toner - Free Shipping and Free Gift. http://www.shop4tech.com/z/Inkjet_Cartridges/9_108_r285 _______________________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, use the last form field at: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-usb-users
