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Moreover, this could result in a revolution in computing. If only we could have memory fast as RAM and non-volatile as Flash, everyone would use it and it would
by listic 18y ago
Moreover, this could result in a revolution in computing. If only we could have memory fast as RAM and non-volatile as Flash, everyone would use it and it would simplyfy computing a lot.
- Prrometheus 18y agoWell, flash in its current form is better at certain tasks than either hard disks or RAM. Hard disks are big, cheap, and slow. RAM is expensive, power hungry, and fast. If I remember correctly, flash is faster than a hard disk, more energy efficient than either, and way cheaper than RAM. I'm not sure of the implementation details, but you could apparently make a system better on all three axes of performance, cost, and energy usage by mixing in flash.