Richard wrote:
>> >I would probably have followed a similar policy. However, I do it for
>> >the silence. Admittedly it is not ideal. A 128 Mb flash disk would be
>> >nice ;)
>>
>> If you're willing to use something not 100% tested, I could provide you
>> with the same IDE-CompactFlash adaptor I had good results with.
>>
>> Be aware that writing to a CompactFlash is slower than today's fast
harddisks.
>
>you mean it is noticeable even in SMSQ?
With HDrates it is noticeable.
In most other cases SMSQ/E makes all harddisks nearly equal.
Harddisk speed then depends on how *little* free RAM you have.
Thanks to SMSQ/E SLAVING :-((
BTW I was surprised there were speed differences of about 100% between
different CompactFlash.
Bye,
Peter