Compaq uses these as well. #cat /proc/ide/ide0/hdb/model LG DVD-ROM DRN-8080B Since there is a "Compaq(LG) DNR-8040B DVD-CDROM" on the list of dead drives, it's probably a good idea to wait for the fix before I update. Just curious though, if this flashes the firmware and clears it, couldn't you reload the firmware back on? Chris Frederick Aaron Thompson wrote: ><snip> >Unfortunately, many Dell computers (possibly others) come with >these CD-ROM drives. ></snip> > > _______________________________________________ TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota http://www.mn-linux.org tclug-list at mn-linux.org https://mailman.real-time.com/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list