On 8/2/2012 8:55 AM, Lester Caine wrote: > Les Newell wrote: > >> On Linux an SSD will last for a very long time. If you are paranoid you >> can use the suggestions on the LinuxCNC wiki for compact flash cards but >> it probably isn't necessary. >> >> I would't run an SSD on Win7 or Win8. They thrash the drive nearly all >> the time and will wear out an SSD surprisingly quickly. >> > I've got a configuration for XP that uses a RAM disk which is supposed to > eliminate most of the thrashing but not had time to test it yet. I'll stick > with > disks until I have some more time :) But at the price, the 16Gb card looks > like > a practical replacement for moving components. It's just a pity that the ITX > board still has a fan for the processor :( > >
>>I've got a configuration for XP that uses a RAM disk which is supposed to eliminate most of the thrashing but not had time to test it yet. << That what I did with the Windows XP embedded files loaded into Windows XP - do that and if you use a CF card, the writes to the CF card are minimized and it just runs. Dave ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
