Linear tracking turntables, whatever happened?


Curious as to the demise and downfall of the seemingly short lived linear tracking TT.
Just from a geometry point of view I would have thought a linear arm should be superior to one with a fixed pivot that sweeps through an arc.
Obviously there is much more to it than that, sort of the reason for this thread.
I am genuinely interested in trying one out for myself as well.
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Yes I’m thinking it’s degraded searched eBay for parts but I have no other leads yet. Ty 
All this posting got me fiddling with my rabco  st 7 with a BO 20en Mmc. Been sitting 20 years it works but arm leads the notch tried adjusting it but have noticed the tracking wheel is a soft compound looks like it’s got grease in it  actually. Not sure if it’s degraded and I need to replace it or get it serviced but not sure where to turn to. Parts might not be available like to listen to my records again   Any suggestions are appreciated   Bob
I did some surfing on the web and the tracking roller is a rubber o ring 3/8  Id 11/32 od  mounted on a  metal wheel  saw a posted picture of it. Mine has turned to mush so with some patience and luck and great advice from audio gear heads I will fix. It  thx