[Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] Extra-PC

[Steve Isenberg]

It is likely a Linux OS on a stick.  Using Linux may indeed produce a
faster-running operating system for you, but there is no need to make a
purchase and I would ignore the advertisement.
However, I'd be interested in seeing the advertisement.

1. You can make your own Linux-on-a-stick.  (I have done this numerous
times.  For free, plus the cost of the USB stick I buy or have.)
2. Most systems can boot from (start running using an OS on) a USB stick.
3. Running a Linux OS from a USB stick does not replace or affect what
would be running on your computer.
4. You can boot to the USB stick and try out Linux to see if you like it.
Then power down, remove the stick, restart your machine, and you'll be back
to Windows, nothing changes.
5. You can take a separate action to install Linux on your hard drive if
you want.  If you decide to install Linux on your system, then you may lose
all of your information.
*But you have to specifically choose to do this and get past several
warning messages.*


On Wed, Dec 30, 2020 at 6:05 PM Eleanor tung <eleanor_tung at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Dear All,
> I came across an advertisement of a USB stick named Extra-PC claiming to
> speed up PCs. It is supposed to contain a Linux Operating System. It is
> unclear to me whether it overrides Windows on the PC. Does anyone know more
> about this gadget or have experience with it?
> Eleanor
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