Re: hdparm for lib_pata

Bill Davidsen wrote:

I think deciding to turn off DMA which works fine in old kernels qualifies as a "serious driver problem," which is why it should be under user control.

For PATA, perhaps.

For SATA, turning off DMA can often -cause- additional problems.

	Jeff


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