HOW TO: Install Wordpress on a USB stick
Having a local version of your blog is really helpful especially if you are working on a theme, playing with some plugins or doing some modifications without having to risk breaking your live blog.
Installing a web server on your portable device (usb, ipod, etc) is more convenient because you can take it where ever you go and not only you can use Wordpress but you also use it to test your php/mysql powered sites or web applications. Who doesn’t want a portable journal that is smaller than a Moleskine? How to install Wordpress on a USB stick | Ralph dot FM