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License:
Free
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Downloads:
84,329
- Operating Systems:
Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Additional Requirements:
No additional requirements
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
March 10, 2009
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Publisher's description of PortableApps Suite (Standard Edition)
From PortableApps.com:PortableApps Suite is a collection of portable apps, including the integrated PortableApps Menu and the PortableApps Backup utility along with a set of custom icons, an autoplay configuration, folders and a quick start shortcut. Just drop it on your portable device and you're ready to go.
PortableApps Suite (Standard Edition) includes ClamWin Portable (antivirus), Firefox Portable (web browser), Gaim Portable (instant messaging), OpenOffice.org Portable (office suite), Sudoku Portable (puzzle game), Sunbird Portable (calendar/task manager) and Thunderbird Portable (email client) and runs comfortably from a 512MB drive.
Version 1.5 introduces new themes and visual effects, the ability to rename icons, hide icons you don't want, and other bug-fixes.
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Editor's review of PortableApps Suite (Standard Edition)
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- "Never leave home without it"
- Version reviewed: PortableApps Suite (Standard Edition) 1.5
PortableApps Suite (Standard Edition) takes an old-school approach to mobile computing. Instead of hosting programs online, PortableApps is a comprehensive application suite that fits onto and runs from almost any device with at least 512 MB of space.
The suite's flexibility is impressive. It manages some of the best freeware applications from a taskbar menu that runs instantly when clicked on. User-favorites Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird are here, as well as the entire OpenOffice.org office suite, a calendar and day planner app, an instant messenger manager, an anti-virus program, and even a Sudoku game.
Impressively, the range of supported programs goes far beyond those in the Standard Suite. Others you can download include a media player, a Web page editor and even a version of the Mac OS. Along with all the software, PortableApp provides support for all your ancillary settings, plug-ins, buddy lists, and document and media files.
The download and installation is quick, if not lightning fast, and the interface menu looks as good as it is straightforward. We'd like to see a way to synchronize settings and extensions in future versions, although if you use portable apps exclusively you simply take your settings with you.
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Version: PortableApps Suite (Standard Edition) 1.5
"Works great, but use a fast memory stick!"
Pros: Complete freedom of use even on office equipment that has a lot of securtiy to stop installation of new programs. Doesn't affect security because programs are not installed on hard drives.
Cons: Limited by the speed of your memory device. Especially when browsing using Firefox. But that isn't the program's fault.
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