LXer: Torture-Testing Phoenix HyperSpace, the Linux-Based Instant-On OS

LXer · 03-02-2009, 07:50 PM

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In the "Linux Rescues Windows From Itself In Yet Another Creative Way" category we have all these newfangled Linux-powered instant-on environments. Hit the on switch, and in a few seconds you're connected and Web-surfing. Phoenix Technologies HyperSpace stands apart from the herd; follow along as your faithful correspondent torture-tests it.

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mjolnir · 07-10-2009, 04:07 PM

I started testing HyperSpace today on my Lenovo R61i. Install was easy but I had to run my network card driver in compatablity mode. Sleep mode to a twitter post was very quick. A cold boot was longer but still much shorter than a full windows boot. If I can get 30% longer battery time for simple social networking and google searching I may very well pay for it.

mjolnir · 07-12-2009, 06:55 AM

HyperSpace connects automatically to my MiFi 2200 and I am surfing very quickly. I wish it allowed one a wider selection of apps (Opera) but I guess they are afraid some one might find a back door to root. I am still inclined to subscribe to the service after my 21 day trial is up. My usb stick auto-mounted for transfer of files. I can also use my usb floppy but the floppy must be already inserted because the os only powers on the device for a short period of time.