COS

Plug the Computer-On-a-Stick™ (COS) into your PC or Laptop and instantly transform your old environment

into a new and powerful secure workstation – without software installation!

􀀹 Use the COS when your PC or Laptop’s existing OS slows to a crawl or simply fails.

􀀹 Use the COS to create and edit Windows-compatible files & documents. Works with Microsoft Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, Paint, and more…

􀀹 View and create Adobe PDF files

􀀹 Retains your own customized desktop settings, address book, or bookmarks each time you plug into a

different host PC.

􀀹 Significantly reduce exposure to viruses, worms and spyware.

􀀹 Connect to remote PCs or servers with secure connectivity tools, including VNC, SSH and RDP.

Operation

1. Insert the mini CD into your PC or Laptop’s CD-ROM drive.

2. Insert the COS into any available USB Port.

3. Restart your Computer. When your system starts, set your login password (optional).

4. Have Fun!

Features

• High Speed Access (USB 2.0)

• Startup complete typically within 40 seconds

• Shutdown in seconds

• Configure to boot direct from USB drive without CD on many newer systems

• Non-volatile Flash memory. Write-protected OS

• Compressed utility optimizes use of space and reduces the risk of unauthorized modifications

• No hard disk needed

Software Specifications

• Linux 2.6.x Series Kernel

• Gnome Graphical User Interface Desktop

• Mozilla Firefox Web Browser

􀀹 OpenOffice Productivity Suite, including

􀀹 OpenOffice Writer for Word Processing

􀀹 OpenOffice Calc for Spreadsheets

􀀹 OpenOffice Draw for Vector Drawings

􀀹 OpenOffice Impress for Slideshow Presentations

• Evolution Email

• GAIM Instant Messaging Client - compatible with MSN Messenger, Yahoo IM, AIM, ICQ, and more.

• Remote SSH Access Applications (SSHFS, VNC, RDP)

• PDF Creator & Viewer

• Automatic Network Configuration - DHCP

• PPP Stack enabling Dial-out Option

Minimum System Requirements

• One USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)

• A BIOS supporting CD-ROM or direct USB boot option

• Any x86 CPU, keyboard and mouse

• 128Mb of RAM or more

• A monitor supporting 1024x768 pixel resolution

FingerGear™ Computer-On-a-Stick™