[glug-t] Potential hardware damage doing install with LG-based CD-ROM drives

I found this at http://www.mandrakelinux.com/en/errata.php3#badlg

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Error scenario: Installing 9.2 and being told unable to install the base system 
and subsequent reboot reveals that CD-ROM drive is physically dead. 

Why: According to LG Electronics, their ODD (Optical Disc Drive) products do 
not support Linux nor do they test with Linux. Unfortunately, many Dell 
computers (possibly others) come with these CD-ROM drives. 

Solution: Currently there is no solution or work-around for this issue; it is 
still under investigation. Damage occurs even when doing a network install. At 
this point, please do not install Mandrake Linux 9.2 on any computer containing 
a LG-based CD-ROM drive or it will damage your CD-ROM drive! We are actively 
looking for a solution to this problem. 


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