Asking expert: Flash memory
 
invisiblefly
Posted: 28 May 2005 05:44 AM   [ Ignore ]  
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do you think it’s ok to plug in my usb flash memory in the the pc that run 24/7. will it do any harm to the flash unit?

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gr00vy0ne
Posted: 28 May 2005 08:57 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]  
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It shouldn’t unless you’re constantly writing/reading from it 24/7 for the next 5-10 years.

Of course, like any storage medium…don’t pull the power out while it’s writing unless you want some nice corrupted files.  :wink:

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