[BC] A puzzling computer problem

[WFIFeng@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/05/2005 01:29:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
curt at spam-o-matic.net writes:

>  Since this drive ( assuming it is the WD800 ) is "known" in recovery 
> circles
>   for head crashing, after mechanical wear makes it unreliable anyway, bad 
> sectors
>   start showing up, and such, I'd be very careful with what you do with 
that 
> drive.

Another reason for me to continue to avoid WD at all costs. That and the 
horror story of their (non) Tech Support.

When replacing that drive, I cannot recommend Maxtor highly enough. I've 
installed/built/used dozens of them since the mid 90's, and so far, only had two 
"go south" in all these years. Both were quickly replaced under warranty with 
no problems since.

Willie...