Hey all:

Thanks to the many folks who were forthcoming with advice and support on
getting my ATAPI plextor 8/4/32 CDRW to work under mandrake 8.0.  Jay
Kline's "don't worry its not always this bad" type encouragement to this
linux newbie also very much appreciated.

Anyways, even with all the fine help I was getting nowhere fast.  Everything
that was suggested SEEMED like it should work, it just wouldn't.  So, I
thought I'd dump on old Mandrake itself, and called their tech support line.

Spent about 30 mins on the phone (after 10 mins hold) with a friendly tech
guy.  We agreed that this is an odd problem.  He confirmed that the drive is
supported under M8.0.  Also agreed that the drive appears to be mounting but
it will not give access.

The problem has now been "certified" and sent up the ladder to a supervisor
typer person.  I am to expect a response within 48 hours.  I will keep you
all advised.

Again, thanks to all who provided advice and encouragement.

Regards,

TeamStrange Airheads, Inc.
By: Adam S. Wolkoff
Vice President, Special Projects
adam at teamstrange.com <mailto:adam at teamstrange.com>
http://www.teamstrange.com