Is there still sufficient reason for hw.ata.atapi_dma being 0 by default?

[Matthias Andree]

Søren Schmidt <sos at DeepCore.dk> writes:

> Actually not, most if not all modern fast burners implements some sort
> of "burn proof" ie no coasters at all due to buffer underruns...

These modes still generate a small burst error because a few pits and
lands will be spoilt, particularly with older "burn proof" drives. It's
best to avoid buffer underruns even with "burn proof" turned on, for
quality's sake.

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