USB drive on server?

[John Summerfield]

Ted Marshall wrote:
>

> Now it may be that some devices use better algorithms and will give you 
> a longer life.  (I would expect that a US$5000 "sold-state disk" will 
> have implemented things better and would have a much longer life.)  On 
> the other hand, if you run out to Fry's and buy a $10 1GB USB stick, 
> don't expect it to last vey long.
> 

You just reminded me, I've recently seen laptops advertised, with SSDs 
installed. Those should be fairly robust, low-power and quiet.




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