Re: [NTLK] RAM card is freezing my Newt!

From: Mark (markr13_at_comcast.net)
Date: Sat Aug 09 2003 - 16:20:54 PDT


I believe that I've seen discussions on this list in the past that
suggested flash cards above 16MB could create intermittent problems,
whereas 16MB and less worked reliably.

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>Hi all. After rebooting my 2100 this evening, my 32MB flash card is 
>suddenly freezing the Newt during package activation (same package 
>each time). I have to do a hard reset to get the Newton unfrozen, and 
>then as soon as it tries to active that package on the card, it 
>freezes again.
>
>Anyone have any ideas for workarounds -- any way of telling the 
>Newton to not activate the packages on the card upon insertion? Then 
>I could at least delete the offending package. I wouldn't even mind 
>just erasing the card, as I have a recent backup of it. I do need to 
>get it working again though because the 4MB of built-in RAM are 
>nowhere near enough.
>
>For what it's worth, I do not have access to another Newton capable 
>of reading the card.
>
>Assistance very much appreciated! Thanks in advance.
>
>--mark
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