We're working with the OnStream guys to get these drives supported under Linux. As before, we have to do driver work since these ADR drives use a slightly different command set and tape format than normal QIC-157 ATAPI or SCSI drives.
Stay tuned to the LINUX-TAPE list at VGER for notices about progress.
I read the article and found it to be dead on. The author isn't poo-pooing MP3. In fact, he lays it on the line pretty well as to the probable fate of the RIAA's SDMI format. Then, he just states that the current MP3 format is a step in the path towards the final, high-quality, streaming audio that we're all looking for.
His mention of the RIAA/Diamond case adds nor removes anything. His comments about bandwidth are correct. And I agree that the RIO sucks from a "usability" standpoint. But, so did the first Sony Walkman.
Don't let the title fool you into screaming about the content.
Am I reading the same article?
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I must be reading a different article, but what I see is a reporter poking sarcastic fun at the other reporters that couldn't figure out exactly what type of "spin" to put on the Linux phenom as they reported it to their viewers/readers.
He is actually very unbiased in the article from a serious point and simply points out issues that we are all aware of (Linux is free, but a Red Hat CD costs $50 - nothing new or misleading there).
My suggestion, take two deep breaths, close one eye, and re-read the article completely.
BRU is a backup utility built upon the issues of reliability, performance, and functionality. It works with ALL forms of backup media (tape, Jaz, SyQuest, Zip, LS-120, etc.), as well as disk files and (in the full version) remote tape drives. BRU uses CRC's to provide a more reliable verification of the data in your backups and file-based data compression (instead of stream-based) to ensure that a bit flip in one file doesn't ruin an entire backup.
Our personal version (PE) wes bundled with the Red Hat 5.0/5.1 distributions as well as the Caldera 1.2+ distributions. Since Red Hat's move to Open Source only, BRU is available on the applications CD in a 30 day demo form.
Of course, I could go on, but you can find out more from our website - http://www.estinc.com/
And a big THANKS to all of the LinuxWorld visitors that voted and selected BRU as their favorite utility.
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Stay tuned to the LINUX-TAPE list at VGER for notices about progress.
His mention of the RIAA/Diamond case adds nor removes anything. His comments about bandwidth are correct. And I agree that the RIO sucks from a "usability" standpoint. But, so did the first Sony Walkman.
Don't let the title fool you into screaming about the content.
I must be reading a different article, but what I see is a reporter poking sarcastic fun at the other reporters that couldn't figure out exactly what type of "spin" to put on the Linux phenom as they reported it to their viewers/readers.
He is actually very unbiased in the article from a serious point and simply points out issues that we are all aware of (Linux is free, but a Red Hat CD costs $50 - nothing new or misleading there).
My suggestion, take two deep breaths, close one eye, and re-read the article completely.
Our personal version (PE) wes bundled with the Red Hat 5.0/5.1 distributions as well as the Caldera 1.2+ distributions. Since Red Hat's move to Open Source only, BRU is available on the applications CD in a 30 day demo form.
Of course, I could go on, but you can find out more from our website - http://www.estinc.com/
And a big THANKS to all of the LinuxWorld visitors that voted and selected BRU as their favorite utility.