Mandriva is the only Linux maker that offers a version of its distribution packaged with and designed to run off a USB stick. True, you can install virtually any Linux distro onto an external USB device, but Mandriva Flash 2008 offers you a complete solution, including a USB stick with pre-installed version of Mandriva Linux and a CD containing a few useful tools. It's a worthwhile package, though not without room for improvement.
The first version of Mandriva Flash came on a 2GB USB stick and was based on Mandriva Linux 2007. This month's new release doubles the size of the stick and offers the latest Mandriva Linux 2008. The USB stick comes with a five-year warranty and is produced by Dane-Elec, a major European flash memory manufacturer. This means that you will probably be paying a premium for the high-quality stick, but it's unlikely to fail on you after a few weeks of use.
If your computer supports booting from USB devices, making it work with Mandriva Flash is easy. In your computer's BIOS, set USB as the first boot device, plug in the Mandriva Flash drive, and reboot your machine. For users who don't know how to access and change BIOS's settings, Mandriva offers a detailed guide.
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The first version of Mandriva Flash came on a 2GB USB stick and was based on Mandriva Linux 2007. This month's new release doubles the size of the stick and offers the latest Mandriva Linux 2008. The USB stick comes with a five-year warranty and is produced by Dane-Elec, a major European flash memory manufacturer. This means that you will probably be paying a premium for the high-quality stick, but it's unlikely to fail on you after a few weeks of use.
If your computer supports booting from USB devices, making it work with Mandriva Flash is easy. In your computer's BIOS, set USB as the first boot device, plug in the Mandriva Flash drive, and reboot your machine. For users who don't know how to access and change BIOS's settings, Mandriva offers a detailed guide.
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