This is incredible launched from my USB stick (8 GB). I've set aside 2 GB for persistent data storage, making this concept so much better than a live CD. The USB installation executable file makes it all easy. It boots quickly, though I did have to add the entry in Win7 EasyBCD, otherwise I can't boot directly off the stick , even though I've selected the storage device as tops in the boot sequence The speed of launching and using apps is first-rate and lots of handy tools, of course, if needed, even added K3B via Synaptic. I found out to simply enter "startx" from the shell to omit Adriane's voice, though I don't mind the female's This is truly a slick little distro for the toolbox