expressgate installation on a usb stick (for non-asus/eeepc)

[lting77]

ever need to check something online before you go out/ go to bed but hate waiting for pc to boot?
then here's a weekend project for you (esp if you're a linux noob like me)

http://liliputing.com/2008/10/how-to-install-expressgate-instant-on-software-on-a-usb-stick.html

google translated from french
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&tl=en&u=http://www.kinox-fr.com/post/2008/10/expressgate-eee-pc-901

the alternative is to install presto! linux
http://www.prestomypc.com/
after the trial period, the instant boot feature still works but limit you to 10minutes of surfing....which is sufficient for surf while toothbrushing instead of losing track of time