On Wed, 10 Sep 2003, Mattias Sandstrom wrote:

> there have been several discussions on this list regarding the use of
> compact flash as swap, and the general consensus seems to be that the
> cards will wear out real fast so it's not recommended. however: let's
> say i have a source of 32 meg cards at around $7 each (i do), can't i
> just use one of those until it fails and then just change it? how often
> (ballpark figure) would i have to change if i used the machine daily but
> tried not to use too much ram, thus avoiding excessive swapping?

- i'd say, "Go for it!"

- not only that, give us some feedback on how long the CF lasted by really 
pushing the system!

- sacrificing silicon for the greater good?

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Sacrifice Sac"ri*fice (?; 277), v. t. imp. & p. p.
   Sacrificed; p. pr. & vb. n. Sacrificing. From
   Sacrifice, n.: cf. F. sacrifier, L. sacrificare; sacer
   sacred, holy + -ficare (only in comp.) to make. See -fy.
   1. To make an offering of; to consecrate or present to a
      divinity by way of expiation or propitiation, or as a
      token acknowledgment or thanksgiving; to immolate on the
      altar of God, in order to atone for sin, to procure favor,
      or to express thankfulness; as, to sacrifice an ox or a
      sheep.



> 
> thanks,
> 
> 	/matt
>