+ was started because the original stagnated. Eventually, the project was re-started. I've been using the + version for a while, but version 4.0 of the original just came out that looks like it has some major advancements, so it may be worth trying again...
> -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:hardware- > [email protected]] On Behalf Of Anthony Q. Martin > Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 7:00 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [H] MemTest86 vs MemTest86+ > > When I made this choice, I picked the + version because I read this on > their page: > > "Based on the well-known original memtest86 written by Chris Brady, > memtest86+ is a port by some members of the x86-secret team, now > working > at www.canardpc.com. Our goal is to provide an up-to-date and completly > reliable version of this software tool aimed at memory failures detection." > > > On 8/2/2011 6:11 AM, Thane Sherrington wrote: > > Which is the one to get? > > > > http://www.memtest.org/ > > or > > http://www.memtest86.com/ > > > > Anyone know if one is substantially better? > > > > T > > > > > >
