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Sticky/summary request

Submitted by PollieXmas on May 22, 2008 - 4:02am

Hi John

First of all thanks for releasing V1.1 of the platform.

Would it be possible to add a sticky in this forum (or the main platform page) that addresses the following?

1) Which versions of the software are included in the suite(s). I.e. the latest or the versions at the time of release?

2) What mods/betas V1.1 replaces. It might seem obvious but there seemed to be many mods out there to fill the gaps waiting for the release of V1.1.

3) What mods are still supported/compatible with V1.1

custom locations

Submitted by gazeddy on May 21, 2008 - 10:00am

is ther any way of portsableapps menu using custom locations. ie music folder in the root of the drive instead of in documents folder? reason for asking is my car head unit reads the mp3s off my pen but cant see them in folders more than 3 deep ie root\music\artist\album but it cant see root\documents\music\artist\album

.BAT files and Menu Customization

Submitted by xlegs on May 20, 2008 - 8:54pm

I am utilizing a trick that automatically opens certain apps during autoplay. I point autorun.inf to a batch file and it does the trick. I open up my Hottnotes (sticky notes) and DexposE2 (Mac Expose Clone). They both run through the system tray, but it is annoying to close the menu and the other apps individually. Is there any way to point the close function on the PortableApps Menu to a batch file witch will close all these apps in one swoop? I also need help in actually writing the batch file, because I don't know how to kill processes from a batch file. Any help?

Thanks

Hide Portable Startup Utility

Submitted by marqito on May 17, 2008 - 11:11am

Hi there,
i just startet to use these amazing portableapps. i have a xampp on my stick. to start the apache and mysql service i'm using portable startup utility. it works more or less. but when i plug in the device, the startup utility pop up and i have to push the apply button, to start everything i want. how can i hide this utility and start the apps automaticly?

Thanks
Marqito

Search box and launcher menu improvements

Submitted by Wernight on May 13, 2008 - 2:57am

With about 60 applications on my USB key here are some important improvements needed:
1. A search like Vista's start menu or Kickoff menu (see below).
2. Categorize content
3. More functions like the Kickoff menu of OpenSUSE.

The Kickoff Start Menu is the new start menu of OpenSUSE which impressed me a lot because it provides fast access to everything. Here's a screen-shot:
http://www.kdedevelopers.org/node/2283

Auto-virus protection

Submitted by Wernight on May 13, 2008 - 2:48am

Summary:
Provide safety against virus infection on the USB key.

Problem case:
As the USB key with applications moves from PC to PC each PC possibly infected by a virus could contaminate the whole USB key and even possibly the next PC in the chain.

The most risky elements are:
1. The autorun
2. The launcher menu
3. Portable applications
4. Other documents

Solution proposal:

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