Slashdot had a link to this ArsTechnica article about experiences with live bootable CD distribution’s (both Linux and Windows) custom built for use in disaster response situations like shelters. Highlights are that there are a number of advantages to this approach such as not molesting what is already on donated PC’s that must be returned. The most used applications were: e-mail, web browsing, and accessing FEMA databases which unfortunately still can only be done through Microsoft Internet Explorer and not FireFox. One of the most-needed applications was VOIP. Interesting read.