Here's an embedded Linux system that boots in under a second; http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/14/montavista_boasts_1sec_linux_boot/ It'd be nice to see some of the same ideas applied to the next generation of netbooks.. -- Disclaimer: By sending an email to any of my addresses you are agreeing that: 1. I am by definition, "the intended recipient" 2. All information in the email is mine to do with as I see fit and make such financial profit, political mileage, or good joke as it lends itself to. 3. I may take the contents as representing the views of your company. 4. This overrides any disclaimer or statement of confidentiality that may be included on your message.