[wellylug] Warning: Mandrake 9.2 and LG CD-ROM Drives

Jonathan Harker jharker at massey.ac.nz
Tue Oct 28 08:56:29 NZDT 2003


Linux Shop wrote:
> Do not install Mandrake 9.2 on LG based CD-ROM drives. 
> 
> Many people have reported that their CD drives are fried/broken when
> installing Mandrake 9.2. LG drives are common on Dell PCs.
> 
> See: http://www.mandrakelinux.com/en/
> http://www.mandrakeclub.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Splatt_Forum&file=viewtopic&topic=12568&forum=9&post_id=44542
> 
> The issue is not thought to affect any other CD-ROM drives.
> 
> Apologies to those that have read this message more than once, but it is important 
> to let people know ASAP.

So I have burnt these Mandrake 9.2 CDs for people and was about to post them 
this morning, when I read this. So should I post them anyway or wait until 
9.2a comes out?

Let me know

Jonathan




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