[Coco] Re: flash memory

[PaulH96636 at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/24/04 9:37:06 PM, bradgrier at cox.net writes:

<< The latest is that it's bad flash memory (just like the kind used in 
digital cameras). Testing seems to confirm this. The good news is it 
sounds like they may be able to work around it without losing too much 
functionality. >>

Heh - is it possible that noone at NASA has been reading the CoCo list?  A 
while
back a fellow list member (but no longer...?) from S. Africa mentioned a flaw 
in
flash memory that was heavily used, at least in the older versions.  Perhaps 
that
flaw is what manifested itself on Spirit...(?)
It might be informative to ask those current members who have used Boisey's 
flash
memory adapter for the IDE controller if they've experienced any problems 
after
extended usage with OS-9, which can give drives a rigorous workout.      -ph