Bootable Linux USB stick: Difference between revisions
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However, this stresses the flash cells; they sustain only a limited number of write cycles. | However, this stresses the flash cells; they sustain only a limited number of write cycles. | ||
=== | === Low-level formatting of the media === | ||
Low-level formatting restores the write performance, and removes any sensitive information (e.g. passwords) - important for workshops. | Low-level formatting restores the write performance, and removes any sensitive information (e.g. passwords) - important for workshops. | ||
==== Low-level formatting of "very good" USB sticks ==== | ==== Low-level formatting of "very good" USB sticks ==== | ||