T42, SSD for linux?

[gychang]

Considering replacing HD (40G) to smaller SSD to improve (make it faster) speed.
I use the machine mainly for internet, presently with fedora12 with XFCE manager.

I know SSDs are improving and price is coming down.

1. will I notice any performance improvement?
2. how much $? (need about 10G for my needs).

thanks,

gychang

[mgo]

Considering replacing HD (40G) to smaller SSD to improve (make it faster) speed.
I use the machine mainly for internet, presently with fedora12 with XFCE manager.

I know SSDs are improving and price is coming down.

1. will I notice any performance improvement?
2. how much $? (need about 10G for my needs).

thanks,

gychang

Solid state drives require the so called "Trim" feature to ensure maximum efficiency, but that is only available on Windows 7 in the "windows world". Linux may also recognize the SSD and adjust it as needed, but I am not a Linux user, so I cannot tell.

YES. Much faster, even without Trim! Expect around 30% to 60% greater speeds.

Very expensive. You will pay around $250.00 U.S. for a 80 gig drive.

I am a "speed nut" so I run solid state on my three T60 machines and really like the results! Bigger multimedia files are kept on a standard ultra bay drive.