Tag: usb

  • Why dual-boot Linux when you can run it from a USB flash drive?

    I’ve been a sideline fan of Linux for a long time.  My very first experience with it was buying one of those 800 page, dictionary-sized technical manuals for Linux which came with Red Hat, Slackware and Caldera.  I effectively destroyed my Windows 95 box trying to get Red Hat installed and failing. After that, I was much more cautious,…

  • How Many USB Ports Does It Take To Cook Meat? 30.

    How Many USB Ports Does It Take To Cook Meat? 30.: An imaginative computer user wanted to try cooking with USB ports. Using a USB-powered cup warmer, he soldered in the power of 30 USB ports and transformed it into a portable stove. Not kidding, the …