Turn ur Flash drive into a PC

You can turn your flash drive into a PC by simply downloading the software which is linux based into your flash drive and off you go. There are a lot of such software both for free download and paying a token. In the list is portableApp

U3 etc. I would like to say more about free easy and convenient PortableApp software.

Convenient
Now you can carry your favorite computer programs along with all of your bookmarks, settings, email and more with you. Use them on any Windows computer. All without leaving any personal data behind.
Open
PortableApps.com provides a truly open platform that works with any hardware you like (USB flash drive, iPod, portable hard drive, etc). It's open source built around an open format that any hardware vendor or software developer can use.
Free
The Portable Apps Suite™ is free. It contains no spyware. There are no advertisements. It isn't a limited or trial version. There is no additional hardware or software to buy. You don't even have to give out your email address. It's 100% free to use, free to copy and free to share.

This trend is on the increase. July 24, 2005 FingerGear, the consumer brand of biometrics specialist Bionopoly, announced a Computer-On-a-Stick Flash Drive. The Computer-On-a-Stick is a bootable USB 2.0 Flash Drive that is the first flash device to feature a complete onboard Operating System. The device also features the OpenOffice Productivity Suite, along with many of the most commonly used desktop and Internet applications.

The Computer-On-a-Stick allows users to take their entire software environment with them anywhere securely. The device is bootable from any PC with an x86 processor, regardless of its resident Windows or Linux OS. All bookmarks, address book, emails, and office documents are stored securely on the device and never leave a trace on the host PC. Users enter a login password at each session.
The Office Suite, developed by OpenOffice.org, is compatible with the most common Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. The Computer-On-a-Stick also includes the increasingly popular Mozilla FireFox browser. Also included are PDF Viewer and Creator, a data compression utility, and an Instant Messenger that is compatible with Yahoo IM, MSN Messenger, AIM, and Napster, among others.
To maintain both security and ease-of-use, the Computer-On-a-Stick features both a public and a private partition. The public partition is accessible on Windows, Linux, and Macintosh PCs, making it easy to share non-sensitive files. The private directory can only be accessed by booting from the device and after the user enters a login password.
The Computer-On-a-Stick's Operating System plus Office Suite fits well within the device's initial 256MB capacity. Greater capacities will be available later this quarter. "Our goal was to combine a trusted operating system with the most commonly used software applications, all within a single secure USB Flash Drive," says Bionopoly CEO Jon Louis. "The Computer-On-a-Stick USB Flash Drive offers the perfect combination of security and portability."

Wubi - Ubuntu Linux Installed Through Windows!

Throughout the linux community I hear lots of complaints about why people do not support something free and easy to use? Well quite simply people hardly access a bios in a computer let alone can partition something correctly. Searching youtube or google video we can find nice step by step programs, but how do we watch the video while installing, you don’t!
I love the attempts of others to spread the word but it is important to think of the end users needs rather than what your preference, passion or wants are. There in lies a solution for people to remain happy, test a new operating system while keeping their old one intact. Wubi which is a Windows Based Ubuntu Installer is a great solution to those not wanting to setup partitions or deal with learning how to partition a hard drive.
Wubi is a revolution in the computing world for those who want to introduce people to Linux and Ubuntu. Linux heads should be thankful that a program is going to help revolutionize how people compute from this day forward. Much like the Live CD did for ease of use Wubi is adding yet one more tool in the battle between proprietary and open source software.
Wubi very new on the scene is making life easier for the volunteer sales force of Ubuntu, daily we try to convert our friends family and co-workers. Read what Wubi Says!

Wubi Internals
How does Wubi work?Wubi adds an entry to the Windows boot menu which allows you to run Linux. Ubuntu is installed within a file in the windows file system (c:\wubi\harddisks\ubuntu.hd), this file is seen by Linux as a real hard disk.
Is this running Ubuntu within a virtual environment or something similar?No. This is a real installation, the only difference is that Ubuntu is installed within a file as opposed to being installed within its own partition. Thus we spare you the trouble to create a free partition for Ubuntu. And we spare you the trouble to have to burn a CD-Rom.
Important Make Sure You Read
Requirements
What are the system requirements?If you can run Windows XP, you will have no problem running Ubuntu, since Ubuntu has lower system requirements than Windows XP. As for disk space, the installation requires a minimum of 3GB. This space is mostly used by the virtual hard disk file.
What platform is supported?For the moment Wubi will only run on Windows XP, but the back-end is quite flexible and it can support multiple platforms as hosts and guests (provided they are debian-based).
What is the performance? The performance is identical to a standard installation, except for hard-disk access which is slightly slower. If your hard disk is very fragmented the performance will degenerate.
Can I run the images within an emulator?Yes, but you will have to use other software to do that. The intended use of Wubi is to provide an installation which is as close as possible to a standard one with minimal fuss for the user.
Use, Installation, Uninstallation
How do I install Ubuntu?Run wubi, answer the few questions, reboot and select “Ubuntu” from the boot menu, go grab a coffee and when you are back Ubuntu will be ready for you.How do I run Ubuntu?You have to reboot and choose “Ubuntu”.
How do I run Windows?You have to reboot and choose “Windows”.
How do I uninstall it?You uninstall it as any other applications. In windows go to the control panel and select “Add or Remove Programs”, then select Wubi and uninstall it. You can also use the uninstaller that you find in C:\wubi\uninstaller.exe.
How do I uninstall it manually?The preferred way is to use the uninstaller as described above. Most of the files are in c:\ubuntu, you can simply remove such folder. Then remove c:\grldr, c:\grub.exe, c:\menu.lst. Finally remove the “ubuntu” line in the boot.ini file.
Can I use my free hard disk space and install Ubuntu there?Not at the moment, but the feature is in the pipeline
Can I move my image file to a dedicated partition?
Not at the moment, but the feature is in the pipeline
Warranty
What warranty do I get?None whatsoever. This is free software, and you are free to modify it, use it and redistribute it as you see fit, provided you also allow others the same freedom. Since we do not make any money out of it, it would not be fair for us to be liable if something goes wrong. We think that the technology is safe, but you run it at your own risk. See the license for more details.
Is there any spyware/virus?The software is open source, which means that anybody can look at the code, therefore it would be pretty difficult for someone to hide a spyware/virus within the software, but you should always run all your usual security checks. As explained above, there is no warranty.
Wubi Development
What is the release schedule of Wubi?We try to follow Ubuntu, so we keep the same version numbers and release schedule.
Is Wubi beta software?At the moment, yes.
How can I help you guys?The main development happens in two separate launchpad projects: lupin (the loop-installer), which is the back-end and wubi, which is the windows front-end. You can help us by filing/fixing bugs, writing code, or translating the project… …or simply spreading the word.
TRY WUBI AND UBUNTU

What is the relationship between Linux and Ubuntu?

Ubuntu is an operating system that includes a lot of free and open source applications and uses Linux as its core. Linux is like this amazing solar-powered engine that can be used in a street car, in a F1 or it can be daisy chained to drive a truck or an airplane. Ubuntu is like a car using the Linux engine, a zero emission, fully accessorised and easy to drive all-terrain, with power, acceleration and looks matching far more expensive supercars… Imagine something like that… …for free.
Why Ubuntu?We think that today Ubuntu it is the best Linux-based operating system for desktop use. We also like its philosophy.You can see some Ubuntu screenshots here, for more information visit the Ubuntu website.
Is Wubi officially supported by Ubuntu?Not at the moment, Wubi is an independent project, but we would be honored if Wubi will become the default installer for Windows users.
What flavor of Ubuntu will I get?The official release (simply called Ubuntu) which is installed by default.
What is the difference among different Ubuntu flavors?Mostly the graphical user interface is different, and the bundled applications may change so that they better integrate with the installed interface.
Can I install multiple flavors?Each desktop environment is available as a separate application package, once in Ubuntu you can install such packages and when you login you can choose the desktop environment to use.
What applications come with Ubuntu?Ubuntu comes fully loaded with most commonly used applications, including a full office suite compatible with MS office, image editing software, picture management software, media player, games, browser, email client, IM and video conferencing software… On top of all of this, you can easily install additional software, from a list of over 20,000 applications.
All this is installed by Wubi?Yes (well… not all of the 20,000 applications, but Ubuntu and everything that comes with it, yes).

Tushing Xp into Mac

To say that Apple MacOSX is not popular in Nigeria and most African countries is merely stating the obvious. I can boldly state that most people don't even know how a Mac looks like. Mac has a very eye catching Look and Feel.
So, you like flashy MAC OSX but don’t feel like dumping Windows. If that’s the case this post is for you. It takes three steps and two free programs to make XP look like OSX.
Step 1:Install FlyakiteOSX.

Run this free tool and you’re half way there. It will quickly replace needed system files, set necessary registry tweaks and install bunch of needed extras, i.e. cursors, sounds, visual styles and so on. Some Screenshots
Step 2: (Installing Dock)

[Update: Ooops, I just figured out that FLyakiteOSX has an option that eliminates the need for step 2]Now it’s time to get that nice rollover expansion effect for icons and shortcuts similar to the bottom dock on OS X. Initially, I thought I would get this with FlyakiteOSX but unfortunately I didn’t. So, I found couple of tools that can get the job done. These are RKlauncher and ObjectDock. Which one to use is up to you, both of them are pretty good.
RKlaunch

ObjectDock:

Step3: (Browser and Email)

Now that you got all the basics, it’s time to suit up your browser and email. If you are not using Firefox as your browser and Thunderbird as your desktop email client, then feel free to skip this one. For all lucky ones there are some themes you can use to get MAC looks. For Firefox check out iFox Smooth, iFox Metal, Macfox II graphiteo, Macfox II and Cobalt firefox themes. And for Thunderbird see Apple mail and Tiger

Step4: (Yahoo Widget Engine)

This step is optional, but if you’re going after good looks, don’t skip it. Yahoo widget Engine is a cool application that can turn your XP desktop into MACky penthouse. Y!widget engine grants you access to yahoo widget gallery, where you can find thousands of good looking mini apps(aka widgets) for all kind of purposes. These include; alarm clocks, calculators, calendars, games, memory meters, feedreaders, webradios, email notifiers and lots more. See it in action below