[mythtvnz] Zotac ION ATOM boot device recommendation / opinions

Criggie criggie at criggie.dyndns.org
Wed Jul 22 06:08:45 BST 2009


Steve V wrote:
>> Steve V wrote:
>> > I would like to minimise power and noise, so I lean toward the CF
>> card,
>> > however, I read that you can wear out the flash with too many writes,
>> so
>> > this may not be the best long term solution.
>> > I'd appreciate any thoughts / opinions on the subject.

>> Put in enough ram that you don't need swap.  Don't create swap,
>> and you'll be fine.  Whats a 2GB CF worth now...  $20 retail?
>> When it does wear out, replace it.

> Is 2GB enough?
> 2GB around $20, 4GB around $30

True - my messy TV frontend has 2.5 GB in use but for $10 why mess around.



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