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Linux developer Mandriva has updated its operating system-on-a-stick with the release of Mandriva Flash 2010, including a home version of the software on a USB flash drive.

Available from mid-December, Mandriva Flash 2010 offers the latest version of Mandriva Linux on a flash drive 8GB, which offers 6 GB of free space for its own documents and user files.

Mandriva distribution describes this method as a partner in the system an “ideal for travellers because users can take their desktops with them anywhere.

“Connect the USB stick, boot the PC and a handful of seconds of Mandriva Linux 2010 operating system is ready to work, listen to music or surf the Internet,” the company said.

In addition to being a “live” version of Linux, users can choose Mandriva Flash 2010, to install the operating system on a PC in a few clicks.

Mandriva Linux 2010 is a smart new office, which allows users to group documents and files in terms of “projects”.

The distribution includes the Mozilla Firefox browser and Thunderbird mail client with Skype, Google Toolbar and the OpenOffice.org suite of applications.

Mandriva Flash 2010 is available from the Mandriva Store for € 49.90 (£ 45).

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