Serial ATA in Linux:

• Jeff Garzik (Linux kernel libATA developer): Serial ATA controllers support status and more..
• LinuxMafia: Serial ATA (SATA) chipsets — Linux support status
• Some notes about hardware-RAID SATA controllers.
• Some more info about hardware-RAID SATA controllers. (Resume: buy MegaRAID SATA 300-4X (or 300-8X).)