[arachne] Re: Flash disk life

  • From: "Destiny" <destiny2b@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: arachne@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:13:40 -0600

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On Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:19:15 +0930, Greg Mayman wrote:

> UV-EPROMs rarely lasted more than about 10 years, EEPROMs somewhat less.
> I don't know what technology the memory sticks use, but I doubt that
> they would last for more than a few years unless stored in a specially
> cool environment.

 Flash disks have a lifespan of about 100,000 writes. If used sporadically
long life.  Daily and frequent a couple years.

  Cal

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