On 2010/03/10 17:09 (GMT-0500) Ric Wheeler composed: > Felix Miata wrote: >> The change is for the benefit of manufacturers, not users. Readiness is only >> spotty. The discussion has been extensive and ongoing on the linux-ide >> mailing list. > Users do benefit as well - more capacity per platter specifically is one > obvious win. Some users, yes, those with unfathomable storage capacity requirements, saving every byte ever encountered without regard for its utility. For those with more common needs, the compatibility cost outweighs the purported benefits. Most users don't even need 1/10 of .2TiB, much less the 2TiB at which larger than 512 byte sectors might start looking sane in cost/benefit analysis. -- "The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive." Proverbs 16:21 (New Living Translation) Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/ -- devel mailing list devel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/devel
