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Tim Riker wrote:

> Hmm... would it not be easier to just use ext2 on a CF card?
>
> less $$ and more flexibility no?
>

ext2 on CF takes about 3-5 power fails before it falls _flat_ on its face!
Pretty ugly too.

I would not use it.

Vipin