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

[JK]

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

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