This is the second in a series of reviews of Debian-based distributions. The first review looked at LindowsOS 4.5. This one examines a lesser-known distro called MEPIS, which is unique in many ways, including the name. The MEPIS site explains that the origin of the name may have been the city of Memphis, Egypt, which in ancient times was the largest city in the world. Of course, it's possible that someone is pulling our legs.