Overview
Our new BLU (bootable Linux USB) drives come preloaded with a full
installation of Ubuntu Linux, version 9.0.4. BLU drives allow booting
into Ubuntu Linux from the USB drive regardless of what operating
system is installed on the hard drive. Because the hard drive will
still be fully accessible when booting from the BLU drive, it's an
excellent disaster recovery solution in the event of operating system
problems, as critical files on the hard drive can be backed up onto
the BLU drive or another USB storage device. When no longer needed
as a BLU drive the Linux O/S can be deleted and the drive can be used
as a regular USB drive.
This BLU drive is designed in the likeness of
an emperor penguin with exacting detail, and is made of non-toxic
silicone rubber. This drive is completely free of PVC, lead and mercury.
The penguin drive includes a keyring to snap onto your backpack, or
keychain.
Features
- Comes preloaded with bootable Ubuntu Linux
9.0.4, which occupies about 700MB
- Soft non-toxic silicone rubber body
- Red activity LED
- PVC-free, lead-free and mercury-free
- Keychain included
Specifications
- Fully compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1;
both Mac and PC
- Hot plug-and-play
- No driver required for most operating systems
- Data retention: 10 years
- Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.2 x 0.8 inches (58 x 31 x 21 mm)
- Capacities: 1GB - 16GB |
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Usage Notes
The BLU drive can be used as a normal USB 2.0 flash drive to store
and carry files. To boot into Linux from the BLU drive: shut down
the system, plug the BLU drive into an available USB port, power on
the system, watch the screen for booting options. Most systems will
prompt "press F12 for booting options", then select the
boot from USB option.
Ordering Information
R1G-PENGUIN-WL |
1GB Penguin BLU Drive |
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R2G-PENGUIN-WL |
2GB Penguin BLU Drive |
R4G-PENGUIN-WL |
4GB Penguin BLU Drive |
R8G-PENGUIN-WL |
8GB Penguin BLU Drive |
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R16G-PENGUIN-WL |
16GB Penguin BLU Drive |
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We also offer the penguin drive without Ubuntu
Linux. See it here.
Press Quotes
TweakTown
Once installed the drive springs to life like an action movie. You
can use the drive either as a standard run of the mill thumb drive
or set your BIOS to boot from a USB device and be looking at a Linux
desktop in under a minute. … AMP thought outside of the box
and came up with something really unique.
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AnandTech
...it’s all good as far as we are concerned. I made a promise
to myself to refrain from using words like adorable or cute when describing
this product. However, the female visitors in the lab used both words
around 27 times when playing with, err, using the drive today. We
suggest you consider one of these drives the next time you [have]
a need for a portable USB device, not just because they are cute,
affordable, and help a good cause, but due to the fact that they are
actually well made and performed admirably in our initial testing.
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Linux Journal
We all know that like a faithful Labrador, Linux is a geek's best
friend. When it comes to recovering data from a crashed system, it's
particularly friendly, providing the option to boot from a Live CD
or other media and recover files. The good geeks at Active Media Products,
however, have taken that one step further with the release of their
new BLU — Bootable Linux USB. As though being a clever recovery
solution wasn't enough, the drives take it a step further, melding
form with function. more>>
Gear Diary
Yes it is a penguin thumb drive but not just any penguin thumb drive:
This one comes with a live image of Ubuntu Linux 9.0.4 otherwise known
as the Jaunty Jackalope. more>>
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