You are here

General Discussion

General discussions of portable apps and news.

Using PortableApps with the same USB drive in both Windows and Linux?

Submitted by vavroom on September 27, 2007 - 12:15am

I did a search and from what I read, it appears that there really isn't anything viable at this point for PortableApps in Linux. Could someone confirm this for me? If I'm wrong, I'd love a link to a working distro Smile

Also, I am in a situation where I have to go from Windows on a Desktop to Ubuntu on a laptop, back to Linux on another desktop. Is it conceivable that using the same stick I could do this (assuming that there is indeed a linux distro working?)

PortableApps FOLDER is unbelievably slow

Submitted by jhelias on September 26, 2007 - 10:58am

Hi,
After installing The portable apps suite on 2 different usb drives I have noticed a TREMENDOUS slowdown on both. Just deleting files takes forever. Under device manager both drives seem to be using General USB as opposed to enhanced usb. What gives and how can I remedy the situation.

Everything installed fine but now if I want to install or delete apps or files it takes ridiculously long. Open Office portable takes 2 hours to install.

using USB Memory Stick Tester to test usb drives

Submitted by millarrp on September 25, 2007 - 10:11pm

I was having problems with one of my usb drives, and while searching for a tool to test it with, I stumbled something called USB Memory Stick Tester, which claims to be able to test usb drives for errors.

http://usbmst.sourceforge.net/

It looks like it hasn't been updated in a few years, and before I go and use it I was wondering if anybody has heard of or used it.

Situation e-mails

Submitted by El Salvador on September 25, 2007 - 10:17am

I make this topic because (unfortunately) John Haller doesn't reply me (I have only 1 reply from Haller date 14/12/06, but I make 5 e-mails in length of time) to my e-mails from middle December 2006 (sorry John, but I can't wait your e-mails to infinity). Sad

Today, Tuesday 25 September 2007, I don't know how contact you.

iCall

David Dixon II's picture
Submitted by David Dixon II on September 24, 2007 - 10:35pm

I Love To Use iCall Alot When Im At Home. There Are Some Times Though When I Feel In A Spot Where Im Not Allowed To Use My Friends Phone. But There Computer Has A Microphone.

My Question. Is It Possible For Someone To Create A Launcher?

App From:
http://www.icall.com

Internet Phone

I Understand Its Not Open Source. But This Would Be Really Helpful.

[ATTN: JOHN]How do you images in Drupal without them being an attachment?? :URGENT:

Submitted by BBE on September 24, 2007 - 9:32pm

Dear John,
First of all I love the site.... I think it's awesome!! Quick question though... I am starting up a Drupal site (on October 1st, my site http://www.ELOnline.Us) and was wondering how you have images on the front page without them just being an attachment at the bottom???
Please respond before October,
BBE Smile

Pages