[buug] External CD-RW/DVD-RW burner

[Pewter Bot]

I'm looking to purchase a USB-connect CD/DVD player/burner
(slim/mini), 'cause they're a good price these days ($55 average). But
the two I've looked at on eBay, say they'll work with Windoze or Mac.
But isn't it a safe bet any more, than such USB 2.0 devices all run on
any Linux distro? Or do I need to get picky and look up their model
names/brands on a Linux-hardware compatible list? TIA.

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Zeke Krahlin
City of the Undead