On Sat, 21 Aug 2004, Mike R. wrote: > > You can try doing this: Make sure the usb-storage module isn't loaded on > > your system and prevent the hotplug system from loading it. Then plug in > > the drive and insert a disc. Give it some 15 - 30 seconds to warm up, and > > then do "modprobe usb-storage". > > > > I tried 5 seconds wait time. That didn't work. 10 and 15 didn't work. 20 > seemed to. 30 definitely does. > > What makes you ask about an approximate number though? Documentation or > a patch?
The possibility of writing a patch. However, the idea of making everybody wait 30 seconds every time they plug in a USB mass storage device isn't very appealing (5 seconds would be okay but 30 is annoyingly long). I'll try to come up with some other approach. 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
