Ty Mixon wrote:
>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Original Message <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
>
> On 10/4/99, 8:20:52 PM, Civileme <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote regarding
> Re: [newbie] (In)Compatible Hardware:
>
> [snip]
>
> > Maxtors I heard someone else mention. I have had two drop dead on me,
> one
> > with thermal shutdowns for no good reason, and the other with bearings
> > eating the spindle.
> > Quantum Bigfoot Drives--three KO from powering down unpredictably (the
> > drive, not the computer or the power source), one with logic card
> woes.
> > That was 4 out of 4, BTW. I should have mentioned them, but they are
> not
> > in the category of "problem for implementing linux" They are in the
> > category of "buying this qualifies you as *non compos mentis*" :-}
> (And I
> > bought 4 of them to pay for my education).
>
> > Civileme
>
> Time for me to start reading the mag's again - I thought Maxtors were
> ok . . .
I've personally had real good luck with them. The few that come
back to the shop with problems have given me experience with
Maxtors return policy. I have to call for an RMA, never been
turned down. We usually get the replacement in 2 - 3 days, no
quibbiling. After the diceing and dancing I've had to do with
some other mfrs (Seagate for one) I'm quite pleased with them.
YMMV
Bob J.
