Hard Drive Brand suggestions for a 2nd HD?

[Elaiv]

Gentlemen:

I'm buying a 2nd HD so I can install Linux (SuSe Personal).
I want to use LInux and Windws in the same PC, in a dual boot mode.
I have Partition Magic 7.0 with Boot Magic to do that. You Linux user, what Brand and size HD do you recommend?
My system: Pentium 3, 800MHz MinitowerBase w/MMX technology. ATA 66 ControllerCard
384MB,SDRAM
30GB Utra ATA HD (7200rpm)
32MB NVIDIA TNT2 M64 Graphics

Thanks:

Elaiv

[SkyNet]

I personally like Maxtor because their cheap ;-) However if your looking for speed I believe the Western Digital brand or the IBM brand might be a better choice.

[Spot]

Gentlemen:

LOL...you obviously haven't met Oscar yet :P

I'm buying a 2nd HD so I can install Linux (SuSe Personal). I want to use LInux and Windws in the same PC, in a dual boot mode. I have Partition Magic 7.0 with Boot Magic to do that.

You won't *need* PM nor Boot Magic. Most modern distros will allow you to partition/resize/repartition your hdd during installation, and LILO, the linux bootloader which will allow for multiple OS's, comes with them as well.
I would recommend that you *at least* have a seperate partition for /home.

You Linux user, what Brand and size HD do you recommend?

Get what you can afford, basically. I have a nice, thorough, working install(including apps) on less than 2 gigs on my laptop, though I have no intention of installing any huge games or anything like that. My main workstation is a WD 7200 rpm 40G.

My system: Pentium 3, 800MHz MinitowerBase w/MMX technology. ATA 66 ControllerCard
384MB,SDRAM
30GB Utra ATA HD (7200rpm)
32MB NVIDIA TNT2 M64 Graphics

I have heard of some folks having some trouble with controller cards like that, but I can't tell you anything from personal experience.
Also, be aware that you will need to download kernel-specific drivers for nvidea cards from nvidea's website. If you need help installing them, there's a OMP on that very subject here:
http://www.getlinuxonline.com/omp/ha...ia_install.htm

Good luck!

[JimH]

I would go WD or Maxtor. With the reported issues surrounding the newer IBM hard drives I would avoid them. Safer to err on the side of caution when it comes to your data.

Jim H