Je viens de tomber sur cette chose :
http://www.projectblackdog.com/site/index.html
Qui est en fait un mini serveur linux, alimenté 100% par USB, qui embarque 256-512 Mo de flash et fait tourner X.
[code]HARDWARE
* Dimensions: H: .50” W: 1.75” L: 3.5”
* Weight: 1.6 ounces
* 400Mhz PowerPC Processor
* 64MB RAM
* 256MB or 512MB Flash Memory
* USB 2.0
* Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
* Biometric Scanner
* MMC Expansion Slot
SOFTWARE
* Debian-based Linux with 2.6.10 Kernel
* Software Development Kit
* Sample Applications
REQUIREMENTS
* USB 1.1 and 2.0 Compatible
* Linux or Windows 2000/XP Operating System
ROBUST FEATURES
* Plug and Play Power. BlackDog is completely powered by the USB port while connected and requires no external power adapter.
* Network Access. BlackDog can access any network available to the host computer that it is plugged into.
* Universal PC Access. With BlackDog, developers can access all applications and data on the device from any PC.
* Designed for Mobility. The design of BlackDog makes the device durable and easy to carry.
* Robust Linux OS. BlackDog runs a Debian-based Linux operating system and comes with a variety of useful applications and utilities.
* Complete SDK. Includes sources and a device emulation environment that runs on both Linux and Microsoft Windows systems.
* Multi-Factor Authentication. BlackDog uses two strong authentication factors – “what you have” - the BlackDog device, and “who you are” - your biometric signature.
* Platform Independent Graphical Applications. X11 applications running on BlackDog will look the same on Windows and Linux hosts.
* Automatic Application Deployment. BlackDog can be configured to launch applications on the host PC when it is plugged in.
PACKED WITH BENEFITS
* Broad Application Support. A wide assortment of applications can be ported to run native on BlackDog.
* Leaves No Trace. BlackDog leaves no trace of your application or data on the host computer.
* Fast Boot Time. Boots fast at under 2 seconds, complete with high bandwidth file system.
* You Can Take It with You. With BlackDog, you can port and access your applications and data from any Linux or Windows PC.
* Lock Down Your Applications and Data. With BlackDog’s built-in biometric scanner, you can secure your stuff from prying eyes.[/code]