So does that mean that web browser history caching, etc. is also drawing down write cycles on a CF card?
Thanks for the tip on RAMDoubler! Hey where can I get this software? Connectix appears to be defunct. Anyone have a copy of v. 8 or 9 for sale (needs to be at least OS 8.6 compatible)? Gary > > > > Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2005 13:27:26 -0600 (CST) > > From: "Howard R. Katz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subject: Re: Update on my PB2400c CompactFlash boot drive adventure (was > > Hard drive spin- > > In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Using VM is up to the user--I never have used it, but I've been lucky > > enough to have had enough memory for my applications. I suppose had I had > > my 520c for example, with only the original 8mg vs the 36 that I ended up > > with (36? I think that was the amount), I would have turned VM on. > > > > A synopsis of the Sandisk white paper is on Rich Dreher's CFFA website: > > http://dreher.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=15 > > > > It shows that the # of writes to the CF while very high, isn't infinite. > > (Personally, as I said, I'd only worry about it if I were using it as > > VM--each block write is counted. Otherwise as just a startup device, > > while using the HD for storage, I think you'll be ok.) > > > > > > Later.................Howard > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2005 17:26:48 -0600 (CST) > From: "Howard R. Katz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: Update on my PB2400c CompactFlash boot drive adventure > (was Hard > drive > In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > You could always run the programs and see how much memory each is using. > I think it's a case of YMMV. (The heavy users here can advise you better > than I can--I ask for more help here than I've given. :) ) > > On my 5300 and 520c I've been a big fan of RamDoubler--it does of good job > of using unused memory blocks and making the PB think it's got a lot more > memory than it physically does. It only does disk writing in extreme > cases, if my reading of the manual is correct. > > Later.................Howard -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
