I had a link to the Seagate story on my reply. It was:
www.theinquirer.net/.../seagate-snubs-linux

I have Seagate drives, but their newest drives are hit and miss as Seagate does
not guarantee compatibility with Linux and since the Linux community protested
their announcement re: this, they have not done anything to kiss and make up. So
when I have a choice I will choose another OEM for drives.