Of course it boosts the speed of the user experience of the computer, its linux. And personally i wouldn't buy that piece of shit. Linux is free and open source and you can do the same thing that xtra-pc with Ubuntu on a flash drive. What that xtra-pc is really doing is just providing linux to the general public using easy to under stand language. Sure it will speed up your mid-old computer. Also have you seen the system requirements for this device? It looks like the same thing for Lubuntu, which isn't really for old computers. I would say if you really want something for a real old computer, just use DSL, puppy Linux, or use tails. At least tails gives you security. Not just some BS about buying a linux os on a micro usb and how it will speed up your computer 10 fold.Ok, I know about the other flash drive distros. I was justbthinking about reviewing that specific one to see how good it is and whether it really boosts the speed or not.
I can see where effort spent to optimize an OS - any OS could make a real difference in boot-up and useful speed - especially if the system relies on just a few apps for daily function.
There was a real fad period Windows XP went through for example - people paring it down, getting 'small', then mini, then 'micro' versions - going to the embedded variants - all in an attempt to reduce boot time, increase speed of the most common jobs someone may use the PC for.
It's only 25 bucks to find out - and looks like the thumb drive is included - heck of a bargain.
I personally would never refer to anothers' work as 'a piece of shit' - especially if one has no clue what the other has done.
For awhile, Walmart was selling a stripped down PC with a version of Linux that had a very 'Mac-like' desktop. I downloaded and dual booted it on a laptop, and I must say, it was fun to play with, and very reliable.
I can see where effort spent to optimize an OS - any OS could make a real difference in boot-up and useful speed - especially if the system relies on just a few apps for daily function.
There was a real fad period Windows XP went through for example - people paring it down, getting 'small', then mini, then 'micro' versions - going to the embedded variants - all in an attempt to reduce boot time, increase speed of the most common jobs someone may use the PC for.
It's only 25 bucks to find out - and looks like the thumb drive is included - heck of a bargain.
I personally would never refer to anothers' work as 'a piece of shit' - especially if one has no clue what the other has done.
For awhile, Walmart was selling a stripped down PC with a version of Linux that had a very 'Mac-like' desktop. I downloaded and dual booted it on a laptop, and I must say, it was fun to play with, and very reliable.
You are ABOSOLUTELY right about it being wrong to insult another's work. If you (or anyone else) here acquires an xtra-pc dongle, please upbload a flash drive image of any kind so I can test the os myself.