General Discussion

Is it possible to configure or create Portable Apps in such a way that it would provide more security by only allowing a program to operate within the limits of a defined file system. Ie portable apps would create a cage around its self and applications so even if they are malicoius they can not get outside the cage either to read confidential information or to spread viruses etc? This would allow users to run the software they need but also keeping the IT people happy.

Please excuse me if I am in the wrong forum or if this is just a terribly noobish question.
I dl'd photshop CS5 expanded version, with the repousse options, and additional plugins.
The program dl'd succesfully, but am having some trouble accessing the repousse options. Succumbs to graphic card errors. I have checked the settings: Edit/prefferences/performance, and the "open GL Drawing claims to be on and video card detected.

I have a Sandisk 16GB Cruzer, U3 enabled, with the Portable Apps platform in a sub-directory, meaning that it doesn't automatically launch on insertion, though the U3 Launchpad does load. When the U3 components load, it creates a "virtual" CD drive and a separate applications drive. My question is this: If I move the Portable Apps to the root of the applications drive, will the PA autorun.inf file overwrite the U3 Launchpad's autorun.inf, thus disabling the U3 capabilities? I´m not really sure how the U3 architecture works, so I want to ask someone here before I even consider this.

I really like the way screenshots are presented here. When you click on a thumbnail image a larger image fades in and covers most of the screen. I have seen a very similar effect on other sites and I would very much like to know how it is done. I presume it is a java script, but where did you get it? Thanks.

has anyone heard or used codysafe portable apps
http://www.codyssey.com/

Hello. I just discovered this utility and I was trying to figure out if Portable Apps Installer includes Portable Apps Creator or are they 2 separate programs? I am interested in installing software onto a USB drive to carry around with me.

Thanks,
Ben

A new version of Task Coach has just been released. As I am (slowly) migrating to portable open source applications, I have yet to migrate to a decent task manager. Has anyone prepared a decent comparison of Task Manager and the Lightning add-in for Thunderbird? I don't know which way I should go and would appreciate advice, thoughts, etc.

Just installed portable apps, How do I install "Open Office on my 4 Gig stick?

Hey everyone.

In need of VPN protection for WiFi's, hotels... when traveling.
What is the best portable VPN that I can start from my USB?
Where can I download such portable VPN?

Is there anything special needed in regards to running the portable vpn as opposed to
regular VPN's (anchorfree, packetix, ultravpn that I used before) that I use when I take my lap with me.

Thank you.

I've got a simple question that has baffled me for a long time.
When downloading a new portable application, I first open the .paf.exe file and the app is installed on my USB drive.

But there seems to be two .exe files that can be used to launch the application??
One of the .exe files is in the App/App-name folder.

The other .exe file is in the App-name folder. This .exe file is much shorter than the other .exe file in the App/App-name folder.

Clicking on either file seems to open the app.