[LAU] Advice on hardwware components

[Michael TD Nelson]

david wrote:
> Michael Nelson wrote:
>> I'm interested in using a CompactFlash-to-SATA adapter, and booting
>> from a CF card. Does anyone know what the speed/reliability would be
>> like?
>
> I think it would be pretty slow - my CF cards seem to give only 
> 5-6MB/sec transfer. Even my slowest hard drives run a LOT faster than 
> that.
>
> Plus - CF has a limited lifespan when it comes to writing to the card.
Ok, if it's that slow, then I'll probably just get a couple of extra 
SATA drives. I was just hoping that something with no mechanical 
parts.would be quick and reliable. If anyone has any other ideas, then 
please let me know!

Thanks
Michael