[NTLUG:Discuss] USB Memory Sticks

[./aal]

On Sat, Oct 4, 2008 at 9:58 AM, Stan Gatchel <sgatchel at psltech.com> wrote:
> I am looking for a good 32GB USB 2 Memory Stick that works well with Linux:
>
> 1. Rugged
> 2 Fast (12MB+ write?)
> 3. Stable (stores data for a long time without loss)
> 4. Retractable connector (optional but preferred)
> 5. Reliable
>
> Any suggestions as to brand, model, and where to buy?
>
> Also, how do these stack up against DVD's for backup/archival purposes?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Stan


I can only give info on the last question
flash is NOT archival media. No media is truly archival unless you
follow the multi-copy multi-location rule
it is way more affordable to create multi-copies with dvds than to buy
multi 32GB flashdrives. also if your archive is contained on one unit
instead of a few discs, you risk loosing the whole thing with one
accident. I cannot deny the convenience of a 32GB drive, but I would
not choose either/or, I would use both discs and flash

$0.02
aal