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> Buying a memory stick</TITLE
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>3. Buying a memory stick</H1
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> Important considerations when buying a memory stick are the
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following:
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>The size of the memory</STRONG
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> This will depend on whatever use you have in mind. 128MB seems to be
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a popular choice.
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>Is it known to work on Linux?</STRONG
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> The established brands have web sites in which this may be stated
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explicitly. Alternatively, ask the supplier. But beware: the sales
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person may not know what you are talking about. The instruction
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leaflet may also mention something like: Works on Linux-2.4, or
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may have a picture of the Linux penguin. If these inquiries fail, it
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may be wise not to buy.
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>Extension cable and keychain</STRONG
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> Memory sticks usually are packaged with an extension cable
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(<A
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>Section 2</A
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>) and a keychain. The latter provides
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a safe and with-it way of transporting the device. Make sure that
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these are included. You may need an additional extension cable,
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depending on circumstances. Laptop and notebook computers usually
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don't need them.
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>File system</STRONG
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> Over-the-counter memory sticks are usually formatted in vfat
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(msdos), and this will work in Linux, but you will not have the
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strength and versatility of the standard ext2 (or other) file
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system. This is not a problem. It can be endowed with other file
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systems as will be described later in this document.
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>Cost</STRONG
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> Prices of memory sticks of a given size may vary considerably. It
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is a good idea to find out what that range is. The internet is
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excellent for the purpose.
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