Re: [Mactel-linux-users] looking for an expresscard/34 esata card

[Geoffrey <li...@se...>]

Michael Crawford wrote:
> Geoffrey,
> 
> I can't speak for Linux, but you can be sure that any product
> Wiebetech sells has robust support for Mac OS X.  James Wiebe has been
> on the Mac since the very beginning.
> 
> http://www.wiebetech.com/products/TeraCard_Express34.php
> 
> Tell them Mike Crawford sent you - I used to write custom firmware for
> their DriveDocks.
> 
> To figure out whether a card will work on Linux, ask Wiebetech what
> the controller chip is in their card, then consult the Linux SATA
> page:
> 
> http://linux-ata.org/driver-status.html

FYI, I just talked to the folks at Wiebetech and was told that their 
express34 card does work with Linux.  The tech support guy did inquire 
as to whether I would try to boot from it, which I said no.  Thus, that 
might be an issue if that's what someone is interested in.

Thanks for the pointer Michael.

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
  - Benjamin Franklin