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Ophelius:
I heard it's possible to run a deflated miniature version of XP that can be run off a memory stick. Has anyone used this option for their arcades? And if so, how's the performance. I'm wanting to use this option because it's a lot cheaper than hard drives, and I can easily setup multiple sticks each with different configurations if I want, or easily keep a backup of the system this way, etc.

CheffoJeffo:
OK, if you are going to keep posting about this intriguing project of yours, I am going to have to insist that you STOP confusing "arcade" with "arcade machine". And get offa my lawn!  ;)

Back on topic -- sorry, haven't done what you asked about, but flash memory is called flash for a reason. I just don't know how running an OS on the stick would cut down on the stick's lifetime.

Ophelius:
Hehe, sorry, I've always called the machine an arcade. I know an arcade is actually a place where you can play arcade machines. Thanks for the correction.

WhereEaglesDare:
yes its called Bart PE, its is not easy to do, you will need a larger thumbdrive and PARTITION it to smaller drives, there are several tutorials on how to do it.  It took me around 8-10 hours to get working.

Thenasty:
you could probaly get a 40GB HD for $20.00. I think thats cheaper than you Falsh Drive IDEA.

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