Mandriva Flash is a mobile 3D desktop that fits in your pocket. It is the #1 Linux USB Key on the market.

"Mandriva Flash is definitely the way to go if you're looking for a portable system." Susan Linton -- Distrowatch "It is also an easy way to try out Linux."Chris Mellor -- Techworld.com

Discover Linux in a Flash Test-drive a real Linux desktop, save your documents and settings on the key – no need to install anything on your hard drive.	Impress your friends with your mobile 3D desktop Enjoy the latest 3D desktop technology while on the move, and show your friends what their machine can really do with Linux.	Stay connected wherever you are Wherever you are, and whatever the type of available link, Mandriva Flash connects you with your friends, mail, music and online life.
Offer Linux to the one you love Protect your loved one from viruses and malware, offer them freedom of choice and the desktop of the future in a small, high-quality USB key.

Customer Support FAQ

How can I boot Mandriva Flash?

Most recent BIOS allow your computer to boot on USB devices. If not sure check this document: BIOS configuration for USB bootable devices.

How do I boot Mandriva Flash if my computer can not boot from USB?

A small bootable CD-ROM image is present on the shared partition of the Mandriva Flash USB key. It is only 3MB, so it can be burnt on a credit-card sized CD-ROM. You can then make your computer boot on this CD-ROM (and make sure your Mandriva Flash USB key is plugged), it will automatically use the Mandriva Flash USB key. Once Mandriva Flash is booted, you can eject the CD-ROM.

What do I do if I accidentally crash my USB key?

The Mandriva Flash product comes with one month of Mandriva support, please contact us if you experience some problems.

For owners of the Mandriva Flash, Mandriva has developed a utility CD which will allow you to do several maintenance / repair operations on the Mandriva Flash.

The rescue CD enables customers to:

• reset the root or user password
• make a backup of the Flash
• restore from any of the last ten backups
• test the USB key for errors
• restore the Flash to factory settings

You can download the Mandriva Flash Rescue CD and restore your Mandriva Flash. And read the Mandriva Flash README.

If the key remains crashed despite the use of the rescue tool, you can also ask DANE ELEC for another key via this Replacement for Mandriva Flash Form in ODT or the Replacement for Mandriva Flash Form in PDF.

Hardware Requirements

• CPU: all Pentium, Celeron, Athlon, Duron, Sempron processors
• RAM: 256MB minimum, 512MB recommended
• Graphic cards: NVIDIA®, ATI™, Intel® i8xx and i9xx
• Sound cards: all Sound Blaster compatible cards and AC97
• CD-ROM Burner or USB-bootable BIOS

More information about BIOS configuration for USB bootable devices.