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Subject: Re: Which way to store log in flash on mpc8xx?
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> > This must be a very common task (to store logfiles in flash), but I jus=
t can't
> > seem to find the right way to do it.
>=20
> Note that log files may cause a lot of trouble  when  using  a  JFFS2
> file  system. Youmay want to addd a buffering layer, like pramfs in a
> dedicated RAM area (SRAM ideally).

What's the trouble caused by log files when using a JFFS2? I'm not
aware of that. Any pointers to where I should look into are much
appreciated.

Best regards,
-Shawn.