Looking for a good portable linux system

[Chris Brenton]

On Sat, 2004-12-18 at 16:40, Fred wrote:
>
> Are you sure you can trust the TSA to leave it alone and not steal it or
> think it's a bomb?

I will second Fred's comments but not because of TSA. I think it has
more to do with the baggage handlers. I've had stuff stolen out of my
checked luggage (cables, hub, laser pointer, etc.) about a half dozen
times when flying Delta and once with US Air. I've logged 200K+ with
United and never had a problem. If it was TSA, I would expect it to be
more consistent or tied to certain airports.

Even if you are not worried about theft, you still need to be concerned
with baggage delay. When I've had baggage go missing its taken 4-30
hours for me to receive it on the opposite end. I would have been hosed
if what was delayed was my computer.

If you can't do a carry on computer (likely from your requirements),
what works well for me is to pack it all up in a Pelican case and just
ship it to yourself at the remote hotel via UPS. Cases can be found
here:

http://www.pelican-case.com/

I cut the foam to form fit the systems and so far its worked like a
charm. 

HTH,
Chris