Saturday, February 05, 2005
BeatrIX
While surfing around problem solving our new Windows XP computer I came across a round-up of Linux LiveCD distributions. Since leaving IT there hasn't been alot of time in my life to fiddle about with Linux/Unix. Just for old times sake (and before the old PC get pressed into being the kids games machine) I thought I'd give it a whirl. Read the reviews and settled on BeatrIX. To summarise, the LiveCD format is the whole operating system, Linux, plus loads of pre-installed applications all on a single CD that you just boot. No installation, nothing written to your hard-drive, just insert the CD and reboot. The whole thing just runs in memory once loaded.
I downloaded, burnt the CD, inserted and rebooted and hey presto Linux. I was surfing the 'net, reading Email and even using a clone of Microsoft Office in less time than it takes to install Windows XP. Most impressive.
The LiveCD concept could mean that you don't need to take a computer travelling, just take the BeatrIX LiveCD and pop it into any convenient computer. Store all your mail and documents on the web, take a USB memory key for local storage and your totally mobile.
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BeatrIX
