[ale] Linux alternative recommendation ?

[Courtney Thomas]

I'd like to carry a portable Linux USB HD installation for traveling 
with my laptop and would appreciate suggestions, not only for which 
Linux flavor but also which drive.

Thanks,
C.Thomas


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