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PortableApps.com Platform 'Next' Pre-Release 3 Released: Folders, App Store, Search, Theming and More!

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Submitted by John T. Haller on August 8, 2011 - 11:56pm

PortableApps.com is proud to announce the latest test release of our upcoming Platform (codename: Leo). Pre-Release 3 of the 'Next' platform is available for immediate download. This 'Next' release introduces 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 3 fixes several bugs, improves localizations and re-introduces automatic proxy support including proxy authentication. So, let's get to it... (permalink)

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

AkelPad Portable 4.6.4 (plaintext editor) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on August 8, 2011 - 11:19pm

logoAkelPad Portable 4.6.4 has been released. AkelPad is an open source editor for plain text that is designed to be small and fast. 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.

Sumatra PDF Portable 1.7 (PDF, DjVu and comic viewer) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on August 8, 2011 - 11:02pm

Sumatra PDF logoSumatra PDF Portable 1.7 has been released. It's the lightweight Sumatra PDF viewer packaged as a portable app, so you can view PDFs, DjVu files and comics on the go. This release updates Sumatra PDF to the latest version. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format for easy use from any portable device and integration 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.

Task Coach Portable 1.2.25 (task management) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on August 8, 2011 - 8:46pm

Task Coach logoTask Coach Portable 1.2.25 has been released. Task Coach Portable is the popular Task Coach packaged as a portable app so you bring your to-do list and task manager with you so you always stay on top of things. This new release updates Task Coach to the latest release. 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.

Task Coach is packaged for portable use by the Task Coach developers.

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

MuseScore Portable 1.1 (music composition and notation) Released

Submitted by Bart.S on August 8, 2011 - 12:12am

logoMuseScore Portable 1.1 has been released. MuseScore is a WYSIWYG music notation program that offers a cost-effective alternative to commercial programs such as Sibelius and Finale. You can print beautifully engraved sheet music or save it as PDF or MIDI file. 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.

ToDoList Portable 6.2.8 (task management) Released

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Submitted by computerfreaker on August 7, 2011 - 11:52pm

logoToDoList Portable 6.2.8 has been released. ToDoList is a rare form of task management tool, one that allows you to repeatedly sub-divide your tasks into more manageable pieces whilst still presenting a clean and intuitive user experience. 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.

PortableApps.com Launcher 2.1.1 Released: Make Apps Portable Without Writing Code

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Submitted by Chris Morgan on August 7, 2011 - 11:24pm

logoPortableApps.com is proud to announce that PortableApps.com Launcher 2.1.1 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 several bugs and all publishers are urged to update to the new version. 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.

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

gPodder Portable 2.16 (podcast receiver) Released

Submitted by agdurrette on August 7, 2011 - 10:44am

logogPodder Portable 2.16 has been released. gPodder is an easy to use podcast receiver that will download and manage your podcast subscriptions. 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.

PortableApps.com Platform 2.0 Pre-Release 2.1 Released: Folders, App Store, Search, Theming and More!

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Submitted by John T. Haller on July 27, 2011 - 8:41pm

PortableApps.com is proud to announce the latest test release of our upcoming Platform (codename: Leo). 2.0 Pre-Release 2 is available for immediate download. This pre-release fixes a number of issues with the first pre-release, enhances some menu functionality, improves the installation and upgrade process, improves localization and adds a number of advanced options. Pre-Release 1 introduced introduces 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. So, let's get to it... (permalink)

PortableApps.com Platform 2.0 Pre-Release 1 Released: Folders, App Store, Search, Theming and More!

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Submitted by John T. Haller on July 19, 2011 - 11:28pm

PortableApps.com is proud to announce the latest test release of our upcoming Platform (codename: Leo). 2.0 Pre-Release 1 is available for immediate download for testers and translators. This PR1 release introduces 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. This latest release represents a big update to the underpinnings of the platform on the road to 2.0. So, how about we start checking it out... (permalink)

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