Linux on a Stick

Linux on a Stick is a Live-CD/USB-Flash server Linux distro that has been designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind. It uses a very small and basic Linux distro that runs from RAM, eliminating the need for spinning hard drives and reducing resource requirements. This makes it ideal for server administrators who are familiar with Linux, as its only configuration method is the command line.

This latest release includes a number of updates and improvements, including fixes to paths in OpenVPM's easy-rsa vars file, upgrades to the NTP package, and upgrades to the base libraries from Slackware v9 to Slackware v11. In addition, the init and install scripts have been rewritten in PHP, BusyBox has been upgraded to version 1.8.2, and this release supports headless systems serial consoles.

Other notable updates include the addition of packages such as NFS/NIS, OpenLDAP, PHP 5.02 FastCGI, FreeRadius, Zabbix, lighttpd, glusterfs, and DRDB. These additions make Linux on a Stick even more versatile and useful for a variety of server applications and tasks. Overall, Linux on a Stick is a great option for those looking for a lightweight, efficient, and customizable server Linux distro.