I have experimented with linux several times. I recently inherited an IBM X200. I have Xp running on it for business purposes, and the hdd is extremely tiny (40 gigs). By the time I add Xp, slim it down, all my apps I need on the go, the obligatory music, and a small reference document collection…I have little room left.
I’d like to run an ubuntu (or any flavor for that matter) from a usb thumb drive. I like ubuntu because it just seems easier to me to run Cisco’s vpn client as I am more familiar with it. I’ve read up on it, but I value everyone’s “hands on” opinion here so I thought I’d ask. First and foremost, how speedy is Ubuntu running from a thumb drive? How much footprint will it use? Is there a way to view the documents on my regular hdd using OO? Would it just be easier to dual boot and minimize my Ubuntu install? I have some drive space, but I never like to use more than 80% so I have about 3 gigs to work comfortably with. Thanks for any advice in advance.