On Wednesday 31 May 2006 08:29, Doug wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> My external CD/DVD reader, lost from flight luggage, belonging to a Sony
> laptop, needs replacing.
> Since both laptop and CD/DVD reader are now obsolete, USB looks the best
> bet to me and I'd prefer to replace it with a DVD+R/-RW reader/burner.
>
> Can folks offer any advice on USB reader/burners - Linux-compatible
> makes, hardware problems, software problems (MDK 10.2, LE2005), etc.?
> I've not been able to find anything directly useful on Marc or Google.
>

Hi,

I have just bought a LG burner and works great, it was about US$100.

cheers,
-- 
Juan Luis Baptiste
http://www.merlinux.org