Cramworks from Japan has released the Bootplug 2, which is a 2GB USB memory stick that comes preloaded with Linux kernel 2.4. The flash drive boots up in only 10 seconds and loads up the kernel, X Window System, LAN, PPP and VPN (PPTP and IPsec), Web browser, Mailer, OpenOffice.org, PDF viewer and a remote desktop client. Priced at 12600 Yen or approx. $126, the device provides 1.7GB of storage capacity while the remaining space is used by Linux OS. [NewLaunches]
