is SATA considered experimental in Linux?

[Matthew Gillen]

Tom Metro wrote:
> David Kramer wrote:
> 
>>> Or, if you're really concerned about performance, buy a SATA
>>> controller...
>>
>>
>> My motherboard already does SATA, but it's my understanding this is
>> still experimental in Linux.

SATA in general is supported just fine, but your particular controller
chipset may have issues.
I have a Silicon Image 3112 based board, and some kernels choke on it (
may have something to do with the combo that controller with my HD:
http://www.ussg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0412.0/0535.html )

--Matt