On Saturday, May 4, 2002, at 10:23 PM, Ryan Gabel wrote: > Okay, using Compact Flash (CF) and Smart Media cards to boot a > computer and for use as a long term backup medium is a Really Bad > Idea. Use Flash RAM for what it is marketed at, use it for > transferring small files or as storage for small portable devices such > as digital cameras or MP3 players.
[snip] Points taken. You are definitely right that CF cards are: 1.) Slow 2.) Delicate (connectors and read/write cycle limitation) 3.) Relatively expensive (vs. HDD) Anyway, the points that you are missing are: 1.) With CF, I can have a Disk Utility and system folder to boot from without carrying a floppy and floppy drive 2.) It is super convenient for quick system maintenance. 3.) More reliable than the aforementioned floppy. 4.) Much bigger than the floppy, allowing for full installs of disk utilites and system. So, CF has its limitations, but it is the best option for disk maintenance. I wish my TiBook would boot from the PCMCIA slot... Tom ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
