This may not apply to you but ... In my opinion, the reason DVD is not the "rage" is that DVD is a device in search of a need. No application exists that really NEEDS a DVD, especially as a data storage device in computers. I think they are going to be replaced by some new technology before they ever find their niche. I try to discourage users who ask about DVDs in computers for now. I'm still waiting for a reason to have one instead of a normal CD-ROM. >From: Michael C Soto <[log in to unmask]> >Reply-To: PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List ><[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: [PCBUILD] Shopping for DVD >Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 11:10:36 -0700 > >I do not really care to order online since there is a fairly good chance >I'll have to return, but I am open to any good DVDs. This is New >Technology for me, so any advice is welcome. I also care to use Linux, so >compatibility is an issue. It seems that DVD drives aren't "the rage" >right now, like Video cards and such. Reviews on DVD drives are sparse >and far between. > ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Do you want to signoff PCBUILD or just change to Digest mode - visit our web site: http://nospin.com/pc/pcbuild.html