[mythtv-users] Myth experiences with Zotac ION + ATOM mobo

[Jim Stichnoth]

On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 12:01 AM, Robert Johnston<anaerin at gmail.com> wrote:
> Out of interest, why not use a CF card and a CF-IDE (Or CF-SATA)
> adaptor? It's not like they're expensive. And with tiny power
> consumption, flash speeds for ultra-fast booting (Especially with the
> newer high-speed cards), sizes up to 32GB for storing your linux
> system, and no noise, there's little in the way of downsides.

Assuming you're not using a microdrive, is there any benefit of using
CF and an IDE/SATA adapter over a USB stick?  Also assuming one's
system is capable of booting from a USB drive.

Jim