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class=117421706-10052014>FYI, semiconductor devices don't have any built-in
"wear" mechanism, BUT their probability of failure increases as the 5th power of
the delta T above a nominal operating range. I don't recall specific
numbers, just the very steep curve that encourages proper
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class=117421706-10052014>Some protocol enhancements for streaming video in
newer /g and /n routers are likely a reason for me to "upgrade" an
older router that "ain't broke". The Amazon Fire installation notes
indicate this might be an issue in my case if I buy one.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=117421706-10052014>Chuck</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> tclug-list-bounces@mn-linux.org
[mailto:tclug-list-bounces@mn-linux.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Ryan
Coleman<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 09, 2014 9:07 PM<BR><B>To:</B> TCLUG
Mailing List<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [tclug-list] Do wireless routers wear
out?<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
<DIV></DIV>Eventually, yes, usually due to outside influences rather than old
age but… hard drives fail more due to old age than outside influences.
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