http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2009/12/-the-usb-flash-drive.arsNot strictly news in the true sense, but I'm posting this in the news section as I thought it might come in handy.Looking for a quicker way to install Windows 7 than via DVD, try installing it from a USB drive. This guide describes two ways to make a bootable Windows 7 USB drive.
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I hope you find that is a handy solution for a lot of you.