Stephen Harris wrote:
So I thought this would be a great device to build as an "instant on" type device. Well, as close to instant-on as possible :-) This probably means a standard C5 build is not suitable (too many processes running; would take a while to start up). So an "X terminal", maybe.
check out DSL, Damn Small Linux. entire system fits on a 50MB flash or credit card sized miniCD. runs X and everything. uses busybox and uClinux userspace utils, TWMN is the window manager, it should be able to run as an X terminal, rdesktop, etc.