General Discussion

There generally is in a forum, but I can't find it - and I'm sure not going to read them all just so as I can easily see new posts.

I would like to have some option like 'don`t use compression', which means if the launcher is started once he will un upx everything and not upx it again until this option is set.

This is because some apps like firefox seam to start and run significant slower then the local installed ones. Such non-packed versions would be the better choice for usb harddrives, usb-sticks are because of size better with upx one.

Is there already a wiki for all portable related things?

If not, someone could host one? Just the software. However, give it time and leave it with Open Content like wikipedia.

Some frequently asked things could be described there and it could be a place to store instructions to make some apps portable (specially good for Closed Source ones). For example for this thread https://portableapps.com/node/8947 it would make sense imho to design a wiki page where all advantages/disadventages are listed and discussed.

John, can we just formalise and finish the PAF yet? I mean, it's basically done now, and it all looks good.
I really want to get up some formalised information on the PAF and publish it so that everyone knows what's going on with it. I've had multiple people contact me about what to do with regards to the PAF, as the only information on it is on the forums.
So, I propose the following:

1. Make a final set of changes to the format if needed
2. Mark the format as version 1.0 and update the development page
   • Change the Development page to a top-level book page

I am about ready to purchase an I/O Magic 80GB - External 2.5” Hard Drive - Portable Storage Device.

Rationale: Price. $69 at Office Max right now. Size. It is only 4.875in x 2.875in x 0.5in. GB's. I need more storage space portably. Speed 5400rpm.

Two things for those who would care to guide me:

After watching the forums over a period of time it seems that a pattern is repeating itself.

• The search function is frequently unused/overlooked by new posters
• The same applications are often suggested to be made portable
• Writers/developers of paf launchers are often unaware of what other launchers are in development by other members
• Casual visitors cannot easily establish what is forthcoming.

How about extending the site to adopt a 'register' of applications? The following are suggestions for inclusion:

I just thought I'd mention another password manager that works with PortableApps menu. It is Acerose Passwor Vault.

I have been using it for longer than I have known about PortableApps and am very happy with it. It manages all my passwords and has a built in password generator. It already runs from a USB drive and runs well from portableapps.

Just thought I'd mention it if people were interested in an alternmative to keepass.

http://www.dexadine.com/acerose.html

I know that there are many discussions already about using mIRC and I have read all of them. I am still a bit confused on how to go amout installing mIRC for use on the PortableApps menu.

I think I have a basic understanding of the scripting, but don't really know how to go about packaging and installing it all.

Could someone please put up a step-by-step that goes theough the entire process of doing it? Where I put mIRC, how it gets installed, what I need to edit, what I need to run etc.

I just downloaded Zinio Reader in my U3 device, and mailed the company to request a USB version but...

Is there any software like Zinio with the ability to run on normal USB with PAM or PStart.

There is a related topic but it's already closed, so I opened this new one...

Greetings!

@John:
Cold you post a coutry ststistic?
I think it is interresting to see wherefrom people are...
I am just curious.