Microsoft is teaming up with peripherals manufacturer SanDisk in an effort to develop smart USB devices that will allow users to carry their complete personal computing environment on a device as small as a thumb drive, Microsoft announced Friday.Under the plan, Microsoft will develop software that will let users store their applications and data on small, Flash memory-based devices that connect to their computers’ Universal Serial Bus. SanDisk will design and manufacture compatible hardware.The first products from the collaboration will be available in mid-2008, Microsoft said.
Microsoft, SanDisk Venture Promises Apps On A Thumb Drive — Windows USB — InformationWeek