Microsoft is teaming up with peripherals manufacturer SanDisk in an effort to develop smart USB devices that will allow users to carry their complete personal computing environment on a device as small as a thumb drive, Microsoft announced Friday.
This is not something new, as Linux users have enjoyed their OS on a thumb drive for some time now. The problem is, it’s often a lengthy process to have proper functionality. I assume that Microsoft will be the one to write a specific application for this purpose. With 8GB and even 16GB thumb drives available today, there is certainly enough room to carry your workstation with you.
Source: Information Week