[ale] USB CompactFlash Readers on Linux

[Geoffrey]

Denny Chambers wrote:

> I ordered the SDDR-31. $15.74 at www.pagecomputers.com.
> 
> So it mounts as a scsi device, that is kind of strange.


Stranger still, my Sony camcorder's memory stick mounts as a scsi 
device.  So here I am with my Sony camcorder hooked up via usb and I'm 
trying to let my mom view some images.  My mom says she doesn't see 
anything, I check it out, mumbled something like, 'oh, I need to mount 
my camcorder.'  I hear, "WHAT??" from the other end of the phone...


> 
> David Corbin wrote:
> 
>>Denny Chambers wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Any had any experience with USB CF Readers on Linux? I want to know if
>>>there are any gotcha's? What version of the kernel should I be running?
>>>Are they even supported ( I pretty sure this is yes)?
>>>
>>>Thanks in advance,
>>>
>>>
>>Two from SanDisk are supported "by the manufacturer"  The SDDR-31 and
>>SDDR-33.  I have had one for a short while, and it works fine.  Cost me
>>$30 at BestBuy.   I think you need a 2.4 kernel to use them.  They mount
>>as if they were SCSI devices...(/dev/sda1)
>>
>>Do NOT get a JumpShot.
>>
> 


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