A way around this would be to set the OS up to use a ramdrive for its = virtual memory Of couse this would redcuce the amount of RAM available but it'd save = write cycles on the flash drive But ... Be careful that the OS virtual memory would eat up your = flash in no time. Cheers, Ling SM -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu