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FocusWriter Portable 1.3.4.1 (distraction-free word processor) Released

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Submitted by Pyromaniac on October 23, 2011 - 1:09pm

logoFocusWriter Portable 1.3.4.1 has been released. FocusWriter is a fullscreen, distraction-free word processor designed to immerse you as much as possible in your work. The program autosaves your progress, and reloads the last files you had open to make it easy to jump back in during your next writing session, and has many other features that make it such that only one thing matters: your writing. This release updates the app to the latest version. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

Update automatically or install from the app store in the PortableApps.com Platform Pre-Release.

SeaMonkey, Portable Edition 2.4.1 (internet suite) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on October 21, 2011 - 6:33pm

logoPortableApps.com is proud to announce the release of SeaMonkey®, Portable Edition 2.4.1. It's the popular SeaMonkey internet suite (browser, email, newsgroups, chat) bundled with a PortableApps.com Launcher as a portable app, so you can take your whole internet experience with you. This release updates SeaMonkey to the latest release and adds automatic support for the jPortable portable Java runtime environment. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And, as always, it's open source and completely free.

Mozilla®, SeaMonkey® and the SeaMonkey logo are registered trademarks of the Mozilla Foundation and are used under license.

Update automatically or install from the app store in the PortableApps.com Platform Pre-Release.

jPortable 6 Update 27.1 (portable Java runtime) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on October 16, 2011 - 2:24am

logojPortable 6 Update 27.1 (formerly Java Portable) has been released by PortableApps.com. jPortable allows you to easily install the Java® runtime engine to your PortableApps.com-enabled device for use with portable apps like LibreOffice Portable, all without any Java runtime on the local PC. This release has an improved installer with support for automated installations and updates as well as a smaller download and install size. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format for easy use from any portable device and integration with the PortableApps.com Platform. It's freeware for business and personal use.

Update automatically or install from the app store in the PortableApps.com Platform Pre-Release.

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PortableApps.com Platform 'Next' Pre-Release 4.1 Released: Folders, App Store, Search, Portable Fonts, Theming and More!

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Submitted by John T. Haller on October 16, 2011 - 2:15am

PortableApps.com is proud to announce the latest release of our Platform (codename: Leo). Pre-Release 4 of the 'Next' platform is available for immediate download. This 'Next' release has automated and customizable folders (aka categories) in the menu, our new theming engine with multiple chrome styles, the Portable App Directory app store for automatic download and installation of portable apps, find-as-you-type search to easily find apps in your ever-growing collection, an improved updater with better support for proxies, an improved options selection window, more-complete translations into more languages and lots more. Pre-Release 4 adds portable fonts, the ability to include/exclude freeware and advanced apps from the app store, fixes several bugs and improves localizations. So, let's get to it... (permalink)

Existing 2.0/Next users can automatically update by clicking Manage Apps - Check for Updates

PortableApps.com Installer 2.0.9 (package portable software for distribution) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on October 16, 2011 - 12:23am

logoPortableApps.com is proud to announce that PortableApps.com Installer 2.0.9 has been released. The PortableApps.com Installer allows you to quickly package your portable apps in an easy-to-use installer without having to write or compile any code. This release adds updated languages, updater and app store support for add-ons like jPortable and fixes a few small bugs. The PortableApps.com Format Specification and installer are now available for outside developers to use and can be used freely with free open source and freeware applications. Commercial use is available by contacting PortableApps.com.

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Evince Portable 2.32.0-145 (document viewer) Released

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Submitted by Gord Caswell on October 15, 2011 - 9:48pm

logoEvince Portable 2.32.0-145 has been released. Evince is a document viewer for multiple document formats including pdf, postscript, djvu, tiff and dvi. This release updates Evince to the latest version. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Suite. And it's open source and completely free.

Update automatically or install from the app store in the PortableApps.com Platform Pre-Release.

RedNotebook Portable 1.2.0 Rev 2 (integrated journal) Released

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Submitted by vf2nsr on October 6, 2011 - 1:54pm

logoRedNotebook Portable 1.2.0 Rev 2 has been released. RedNotebook is a modern journal. It includes a calendar navigation, customizable templates, export functionality and word clouds. You can also format, tag and search your entries. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

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Revision 2: This fixes an issue with the journal data and settings being stored in the wrong location. Full details...

Marble Portable 1.2.0 (virtual globe and atlas) Released

Submitted by scriptdaemon on October 6, 2011 - 1:40pm

logoMarble Portable 1.2.0 has been released. Marble is a Virtual Globe and World Atlas that you can use to learn more about Earth: You can pan and zoom around and you can look up places and roads. A mouse click on a place label will provide the respective Wikipedia article. This release updates Marble to the latest version. Note that Marble itself may crash on exit on some Windows PCs, though this doesn't affect portability. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

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Gramps Portable 3.3.1 (genealogy) Released

Submitted by Bart.S on October 6, 2011 - 1:35pm

logoGramps Portable 3.3.1 has been released. Gramps is a genealogy program that is both intuitive for hobbyists and feature-complete for professional genealogists. Every person has their own story but they are also part of a collective family history. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

Update automatically or install from the app store in the PortableApps.com Platform Pre-Release.

PortableApps.com Launcher 2.1.2 Released: Make Apps Portable Without Writing Code

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Submitted by Chris Morgan on October 4, 2011 - 9:39pm

logoPortableApps.com is proud to announce that PortableApps.com Launcher 2.1.2 has been released. The PortableApps.com Launcher™ allows developers, publishers and even technical end-user to portablize apps in PortableApps.com Format without needing to write any code. It's an easy to use multilingual launcher that makes creating portable apps a snap. Once you've updated your app to the current PortableApps.com Format Specification, you can use the PortableApps.com Launcher to handle registry keys, command line options and updating configuration files just by editing a simple INI file. This release fixes a potential data-loss bug that doesn't affect any released apps but could have impacted some upcoming new apps. The PortableApps.com Launcher brings the power behind our launchers used in hundreds of apps to everyone. It's already used in most of our apps. And it's open source and completely free.

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