Battle of the Thumb Drive Linux Systems

"Xubuntu 8.04 Basically the Ubuntu platform, optimized to run the lighter Xfce desktop manager.

Min. Requirements: 128MB RAM for live session (192 to install); Pentium-class processor assumed.

Image size: 544MB

Boot time: 48.4 seconds.

Features: Ubuntu-specific apps and tools (Add/Remove programs, Firefox modifications, settings manager, etc.). Switch-able support for GNOME and/or KDE apps. Can install in Windows without partition changes (via Wubi). Network manager offers most painless wireless connections. Native support for NTFS drive access."

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