Karl Kobel wrote: > Jeff Treague wrote: > >> I here alot about flash what is it? >> > Jeff, > > FLASH is a type of memory that retains its state until changed. One of > the characteristics of FLASH are that the bits can only be individually > programmed from the 1 state to a 0. In order to get the state back to 1, > it must be 'erased' in big chunks. > > Within the category of FLASH, there are two major types; NOR and NAND. > > NAND is like non-volatile RAM and is used for program execution. It > takes more space to create a bit, so are smaller in size. Not sure, but > I don't believe this type is used in the Nokia's. > > NOR is higher in density, and is the type used in SD cards. > > > Karl > I think the "flash" Jeff is referring to is flashing the OS. That requires a special program on your PC, and an OS image downloaded from Maemo.org. It sounds like it won't fix Jeff's problem, though. Mark _______________________________________________ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@xxxxxxxxx https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
