Ubuntu 8.10 Installed 4GB USB Flash Drive Plug-n-Go Start Price USD 34.75 Current Price USD 34.75 Time Left 15 days 6 hours 10 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, October 25, 2008 End Time Friday, January 23, 2009 Location Glendale Hts, IL See more about 'Ubuntu 8.10 Installed 4GB USB Flash Drive Plug-n-Go' Description New - New - New Ubuntu 8.10 - Intrepid Ibex 4 GB USB Flash Drive - Installed OS"Plug n Go" - No OS Installation RequiredA USB Flash Drive fully INSTALLED with Ubuntu 8.10 for PCs. What You Get A 4 GB USB 2.0 High-Speed Flash Drive fully installed with Ubuntu 8.10 Linux operating system (OS). This is the COMPLETE Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex package, already installed on a 4 GB USB Flash Drive.Simply plug this 4 GB Flash Drive into your PC, turn on the PC, select the USB for booting, and Ubuntu will be fully operational.  No Installation to your PC is required.  Your current PC operating system does not get disturbed.  When done, unplug the 4 GB Flash Drive and re-boot into your normal PC operating system - Plug n Go. Flash Drive is setup with a 3 GB partition with Ubuntu and a 1 GB swap file.  Apprx. 1 GB available for installation of additional software or for data file storage. The Ubuntu 8.10 will be supported with updates for 18 months. You will be fully licensed to run Ubuntu and all of its enclosed software applications. No activation keys or registration required. A USB Flash Drive that is NEW and each USB Flash Drive is FULLY TESTED before shipment (tested on a Dell, HP, Acer, Sharp, and eMachine). A multi-page "Ubuntu Quick Boot Guide" to help you get your  PC up and running with Ubuntu. The confidence that this Plug n Go OS Flash Drive works great. See the customer comments and feedback. Flash DriveFlash drive is a Kingston 4 GB USB 2.0 High-Speed Flash Drive with Ubuntu 8.10 installed. No CD, DVD or any hard drive space needed. Simply plug this USB Boot Stick into your PC and you have a fully functioning Ubuntu Linux 8.10 operating system.  Any OS configuration or other changes (WiFi settings, installing additional software, storing files, etc.) are preserved on the Flash Drive.  Simply Plug n Go.Actual 4 GB USB FlashDrive shipped may look different than one in photo. Flashdrive will be a Kingston brand. Kingston memories are known for their HIGH-QUALITY and RELIABILITY. Other brands, especially "off" brands, may not be as reliable. Reasons to use Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux is currently considered to be the most popular Linux distribution in the world.Ubuntu Linux is designed to be user-friendly.  If you know and use MS Windows, you can easily use Ubuntu.Linux operating systems are designed to be secure.  No need for anti-virus software.  No need to worry about email viruses and worms.Linux operating systems are designed to be stable.  No more "blue screen of death."Linux operating systems are designed to be fast.Ubuntu comes with many, many already installed software applications.  A few examples:  OpenOffice (reads and writes MS Office files), FireFox Internet browser, GIMP image/photo editor, Skype, Evolution email, etc.The ability to install thousands more Linux software packages.  Over 20,000 software packages ready for installation using the built-in package manager - video, mp3, photo management, programming, games, etc., etc., etc. Ubuntu is an easy Linux distribution to tweak the way you want it because of the huge community and availability of software packages. You get the convenience of running the same operating system on other PCs that meet the minimum PC requirements*.  Simply Plug n Go. What is Ubuntu 8.10? The Ubuntu team is proud to announce the release of Ubuntu 8.10, the latest release in the Ubuntu family of Linux operating systems.  Ubuntu 8.10 Desktop Edition delivers the features you need for an increasingly mobile digital life, including 3G wireless support and guest sessions that lets users temporarily share computers without compromising security. Other improvements are many, some consisting of Improved Bluetooth connections,Improved WiFi network manager,Improved GUI desktop, andImproved file manager, now with Tabs. Ubuntu 8.10 was released on October 30, 2008.  This item is available NOW and ships out daily. In the end, if you don't like Ubuntu, YOU KEEP THE 4 GB USB FLASH DRIVE to use as you desire. Linux USB Flash Drives and SD Memory Cards come in three possible configurations: Live, Persistent, and Installed. Live – The standard configuration for booting your computer and trying out the Linux operating system (OS). Can be used to install the Linux OS into your computer or into an external hard drive, USB flash drive, or SD memory card. Does not save configuration changes to the OS (themes, backgrounds, network setups, installing additional applications, etc.) session-to-session. Persistent - Same as the Live, but does save configuration changes (themes, backgrounds, network setups, additional applications, etc.) session-to-session. Can be used to install the Linux OS into your computer or into an external hard drive, USB flash drive, or SD memory card. Installed – The Linux OS is fully installed onto the USB flash drive or SD memory card device. Simply plug the device into your computer and boot your computer into the complete OS. Since it is already fully installed into a device, it can not be used to install the Linux OS into your computer or to another external device. This listing is for an INSTALLED version. =========================== Customer Comments - Excellent Item & Transaction Fast Ship Thank You!- Ubuntu USB boot worked great....yeah, no more Microsoft.- I am writing to you from my li'l ol' eee PC 2G after a flawless successful install of Ubuntu eee from the new stick I received yesterday! I love   the new interface. All is sweet! Thanks again.- Fast shipping awesome product!!! Thanks so much!- Perfect! Swift shipping and works like a charm.- Well packed, fast shipping, and nice instruction booklet too!- EXCELENTE, ha llegado muy rapido. Funciona perfectamente. RECOMENDABLE- Works great! Leaving this feedback using my new Linux OS! Thank you!- Super-Duper...Ubuntu on the little eee PC!!, Fast shipping!! AAA+++++ seller!!!- Seller is 5 stars all the way, and a good communicator, I recommend highly.- Prompt reply and product came as promised! Great to eBay with!- Fast ship and works as stated. AAA+ for this merchant. * PC requirements: Suggested Minimum System Requirements - 700 MHz x86 processor 384 MB of system memory (RAM) Graphics card capable of 800x4808 resolution An available USB port (required for USB flash drive) Ability for PC to boot from USB port (required for USB flash drive OS booting) Sound card (optional) A network or Internet connection (optional) This product ships Worldwide.Payment You will receive an automatic emailed invoice for payment when auction closes. Payments only through PayPal. No other payment methods accepted. Payments are expected within three (3) days of auction close. Shipping & Handling: Shipping methods and charges stated below. Worldwide shipping. Shipped by USPS with package tracking in the US. Sorry, but I am not responsible for lost or damaged mail/shipments. Reduce shipping charges for multiple items shipped together. Items usually ship within 24 hours after payment is received. 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