On 1/3/2017 07:54, Anton Aylward wrote:
On 01/02/2017 10:28 PM, bryonadams@openmailbox.org wrote:
Is this the sign of a failing card?
Quite possibly. I've had cards and USB stick fail. It does not seem to be related to use. It is only vaguely related to age. One I put an emergency boot for 11.2 on some years ago is now completely dead though its been used only a few times. I think it has more to do with manufacturing quality. That's the same for rotating rust, isn't it?
That being said, some other older sticks and cards seem to survive well. Again, not related to use. The one in my camera is the oldest of all the cards I have and sees the most use but shows no signs of failing.
Go figure.
Rotating Rust dies after a few years and we've come to accommodate that in our contingency planning.
Is it a matter of cost or a matter of data loss?
More curiosity than anything, no real data I can't restore easily as I only use my Pi as a jump box to SSH to home from work. I've had the card for about 4 years, mostly just used for my camera. I did have problems taking pictures with it while at the top of a fire tower (hiking Snowy Mountain in New York), camera would freeze on taking a picture while the card was in. I'll grab a couple new cards since I'm short one anyway. Thanks everyone! -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org