On 11/21/19 9:28 AM, Rory O'Farrell wrote:
On Thu, 21 Nov 2019 10:21:41 -0700
David Belina <[email protected]> wrote:
As to USB stick usage:
For setup, just answer yes to all prompts if you want the default configuration.
as to USB drives and how to use them:
USB flash drives can withstand between 10,000 to 100,000 write/erase cycles,
depending on the memory technology used. When the limit is reached, some
portion of the memory may not function properly, leading to lost of data and
corruption.
Dave
As to set up, just answering yes to all prompts no to all the prompts should
give you a default configuration.
Dave
To prevent corruption and resulting data loss, it is essential to observe the
operating system's USB device removal protocols.
The flash memory write cycle limit includes updating the file access
timestamp in file directories on operating systems that have an access
time directory element. This includes *nix-derived OS's such as Linux
and probably Macs. Even read cycles could quickly "wear out" the flash
memory if access time is changed for reads. The solution for Linux
users, in /etc/fstab, all flash memory mounts should have the "noatime"
option to prevent access time changes for just reading the file. I have
had this option set for many years and have not had any flash corruption.
HTH.
Girvin
Often on en-Forum we see complaints of data loss when users work direct to the
USB key; this is why we recommend transfer of files to the hard disk and
working with them there.
On November 21, 2019 at 10:08:47 AM, Alan Pearce
([email protected]) wrote:
I can't answer your question but from information I have gleaned from another
group, working on thumb drives/usb sticks isn't a good idea as apparently they
don't like long term multiple access. So download to your pc and carry out your
work then upload to store seems to be the answer. But I am no expert.Cheers,Alan
-------- Original message --------
From: James Wheeler <[email protected]>
Date: 21/11/2019 14:30 (GMT+00:00)
To: [email protected]
Subject: Database Wizard
I have recently purchased a new computer and installed OpenOffice. It’s asking
me if I want to create a new database or use an existing? I have a thumb drive
full of documents that are in OpenOffice format and all that I want to do is
plug in the thumb drive and continue working on the files that are already
there. What is the simplest way to set this program up?Thanks,Jim
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