John T. Haller has announced Version 1.0 of the PortableApps Suite, a program with a Start Menu-like application launcher and a backup program. You can get the full edition (ClamWin Portable (antivirus), Firefox Portable (web browser), Gaim Portable (instant messaging), OpenOffice.org Portable (office suite), Sudoku Portable (puzzle game), Sunbird Portable (calendar/task manager) and Thunderbird Portable (email client)), Lite Edition (Uses AbiWord Portable (word processor) instead of OpenOffice.org Portable), or the Base Edition (A stripped down package with just the PortableApps Menu, PortableApps Backup utility and custom folders, icons and autorun). The full edition needs about 512 MB, and the lite 256 (the base needs only 1).
PortableApps Suite automatically adds programs. Just create a folder in the PortableApps folder, and PortableApps Suite will automatically add all the .exes in the top level. Keep in mind that for courtesy reasons, you'll want to make sure that the program doesn't leave ANY remains. Wikipedia has a nice list).
The backup utility was a nice touch. It can backup all the files, the application data, and the documents (in the Documents folder). However, selecting the Application Data button only backs up Haller's apps (so if you have Opera@USB installed, it will not backup Opera's data).
What Does It Run On?
PortableApps Suite will run on (according to Haller) anything from Windows 98 to Vista. Win95 will also run some of the apps, though not all (check the manufacturer's site). Haller also claims that it will run on WINE for Linux users. However, like most of Haller's apps, Mac users are left out (unless you have CrossOverOffice, Parallels, or Boot Camp). I tested it on a Windows XP computer, and it ran smoothly.
Download:
Sourceforge.net
Note: THE LINK ON HALLER'S SITE IS BROKEN. USE THE ABOVE LINK
Further Reading:
Press Release
Home
Installing
Using
Adding Additional Apps
Using The Backup Tool
Known Issues
Version History
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