Erika3sis [she/her, xe/xem]@hexbear.net to libre@hexbear.netEnglish · 2 days agoI flashed a USB with Linux Mint in or about 2023. Can I still use it to install Linux or do I have to flash it again with the latest version?message-squaremessage-square17linkfedilinkarrow-up119arrow-down10file-text
arrow-up119arrow-down1message-squareI flashed a USB with Linux Mint in or about 2023. Can I still use it to install Linux or do I have to flash it again with the latest version?Erika3sis [she/her, xe/xem]@hexbear.net to libre@hexbear.netEnglish · 2 days agomessage-square17linkfedilinkfile-text
I figure it’s probably fine but I want to double check and I can’t find anybody else who’s asked this question.
minus-squareErika3sis [she/her, xe/xem]@hexbear.netOPlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·2 days agoI reflashed it about half an hour ago.
minus-squarestupid_asshole69 [none/use name]@hexbear.netlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3·2 days agoHe’ll yeah Even though you already reflashed, this knowledge can help you make informed decisions about flash storage lifetimes: extend them when the thing is constantly powered up, derate according to the unpowered time when the thing is unplugged.
I reflashed it about half an hour ago.
He’ll yeah
Even though you already reflashed, this knowledge can help you make informed decisions about flash storage lifetimes: extend them when the thing is constantly powered up, derate according to the unpowered time when the thing is unplugged.