Cramworks a Japanese company has introduced the 'Bootplug 2' a 2GB USB memory stick which comes preloaded with Linux kernel 2.4 a light version. It boots up in just 10 seconds and loads up the kernel, X Window System, LAN, PPP and VPN (PPTP and IPsec), Web browser, Mailer, OpenOffice.org, PDF viewer and a remote desktop client. In addition to this you can install Flash player 9 and Real Player. The drive offers 1.7GB of storage capacity the remaining is used by Linux OS. The Bootplug P2 is available in Japan only for 12600 Yen ($ 126).

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