pci-express ssd running an OS

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Published on 2009-11-29T10:43:21Z Indexed on 2010/04/11 7:03 UTC
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Hi,

Simple question really, is it possible to install an OS such as windows or ubuntu on a PCI-Express SSD (solid state drive)?

And if so is it as straight forward as selecting that drive on install?

Thanks Tom

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