[ale] Linux alternative recommendation ?

[Lightner, Jeff]

Actually SSDs are a bit more complicated than the usual flash storage (thumb) drive.  I’ve seen models made with both flash ram and non-volatile ram with the latter being more expensive.  Also they often have redundant memory chips/dims and algorithms to evenly distribute data and insure they’re not always writing to the same spot which over time would wear them out quickly.

However, even with mechanical disks you should be doing regular backups.   No media is infallible.






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From: ale-bounces at ale.org [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] On Behalf Of Ron Frazier
Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 11:24 AM
To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts
Subject: Re: [ale] Linux alternative recommendation ?

You gotta love this quote from the Kingston website.  Emphasis added by me.

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Flash storage devices are not infallible and can have their data damaged due to factors mentioned above. It is important to backup important information on multiple media or even print them on paper for long-term storage. Do not store important data solely on Flash storage devices.

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Rolling on the floor laughing, ... or crying.  Last time I checked, SSD's are Flash storage devices.  PAPER?  PAPER!!!  That's SOOO 17th century!

Sincerely,

Ron

On 10/25/2011 8:37 AM, Watson, Keith wrote:

As Jim pointed out they can but it does depend on the energy level of the xrays.



As a result the manufacturers say sometimes xrays damage flash and sometimes they don't so it is best to treat them like photographic film to be safe.



Read:



5: Pack Flash storage devices into carry-on luggage if possible

6: Avoid U.S. Postal Service radiation scanning of mailed packages



http://www.kingston.com/flash/digitalmedia_care.asp





You can get the International Imaging Industry Association (I3A) Integrity in Transportation of Imaging Products (ITIP) report here:

http://www.i3a.org/resources/#itip





keith




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