[ubuntu-uk] Problems with the latest Seagates?

[Mac]

alan c wrote:
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> The power saving system is the problem and although it can be 
> disabled, (using something like
> sdparm --clear STANDBY -6 /dev/sd[Your device] )  I believe seagate do 
> not accept it as covered by warranty. It is not simply a matter of 
> fomatting the (NTFS) drive. I certainly will not be putting any money 
> seagate (or maxtor) way until further notice!


Got any thoughts about what to use instead?

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