Re: SD/MMC cards: how crappy they are?

From: H. Peter Anvin
Date: Fri Dec 26 2008 - 16:50:25 EST


Pavel Machek wrote:
>> Also had a batch of cards which would silently "correct" the partition
>> table for you to align the partitions to its flash erase blocks.
>
> Can you mention the manufacturer/model? Silendt data corruption is a
> nasty thing....

I would, if I remembered. It was a few years ago. All I can remember
now is that it wasn't one of the well-known brands like SanDisk or PQI.

-hpa

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H. Peter Anvin, Intel Open Source Technology Center
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