It depends what the data is. A media file is fine on the HDD. I have an import process that reads DBFs and converts them into a SQL database. Our main app changed from DBF (xBase++) to C# & SQL. It's not a 1 to 1 process and the import can take many hours. Lots of seeking.
The SSD excels at this kind of thing. It's not just the OS. Applications (Office etc) are also stored on the SSD. On 26 May 2014 18:27, Allen <[email protected]> wrote: > I must ask what is the point? I would have thought data on the SSD if it is > faster. Otherwise you may as well save your money. Usually the OS is not a > big deal to take 2 seconds longer to load. > Al > > -----Original Message----- > > > I do the same (data on HD, OS on SSD). > > It's partly because of potential reliability problems, but also because SSDs > are generally not available in large sizes. > SSDs are around 5x the price. > > [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://mail.leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://mail.leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/CADwx0+J5_uwU4_Vm9iHe-LR=F=wym2mej8bw+y4yc3jr8lu...@mail.gmail.com ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
