Usb Key Linux Distro Options

[Capn_Fish]

I'm looking to run Linux off of a USB drive (512MB). I would like to have:

-A 2.6.x kernel
-Hardware detection so I can use it on any machine
-The ability to uninstall whatever came with the distro
-GCC readily available
-Some space left over so I can actually use it as a USB drive

Any suggestions?

[craigtyson]

Asked this before but. is it possable to boot a PC off of a Zaurus?

ie Zaurus in the USB port looking like a disk, turn PC on boot off of a live Linux distro on the Zs SD card.

Use the same files and I386 versions of apps used on the Z.

Turn off, walk off with the Z and all the days work in your pocket.

Possible?

Comments?

Cheers

[Antikx]

Asked this before but.  is it possable to boot a PC off of a Zaurus?
ie Zaurus in the USB port looking like a disk, turn PC on boot off of a live Linux distro on the Zs SD card.
Use the same files and I386 versions of apps used on the Z.
Turn off, walk off with the Z and all the days work in your pocket.
Possible?
Comments?
Cheers

It is a great idea.
But just adding on to what Da_Blitz said... one other consideration is that it will be kinda poky because of the limited speed you get from the Zaurus's USB host mode. You will probably want to consider a light distro.
I have run windows apps off a usb 1.1 connection using MojoPac. Lets just say I remember how fund twiddling my thumbs was.