[CentOS] Creating an alternitive install CD for CentOS 5.2 (w/ patched mkinitrd)

Lanny Marcus wrote:
> In December and January, I bought 2  LG (IDE) DVD burners, in Cali,
> Colombia, for less than USD$35 each, which includes tax. They both
> work  well. Previously bought TEAC drives, but someone on the list
> suggested LG instead. John, do you have any experience with the
> reliability of LG drives, in addition to your experience with the
> Samsung drives?

I don't have any personal experience, but the buzz I've heard indicates 
LG stuff has generally been quite good.   A few years ago, Lite-On was 
considered a very good brand, but of late their QC has slipped per 
various anecdotal reports.