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Subject: Re: JFFS2: checking CRCs twice!?
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>>Well. I think when a sectors gots written correctly (and summary is correct), I 
>>have to assume that the sector stay intact. So no need for checks.
>>
>>If a sector got broken just by reading it then the whole embedded system is 
>>broken and has to be replaced ...
> 
> This seems to be true for NOR. But  chrcking CRC helps at least *detect* 
> and *report* media problems.
Fair enough.
But how will pay attention if the system is embedded into your microwave oven or 
washing maschine... ;-)

--
Steven