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08-13-25 | 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by downtube42

Flash memory does have a limited number of write cycles before it fails. Software is usually written to spread the wear evenly, and even to avoid segments that go bad, but that only works for so long. Usually people discard electronics before that happens, or something else goes bad first, but it's something to be aware of when relying on older electronics.

Thanks. I was not aware.

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