[09/16] First Project

The First Project: Use Only Portable Apps (10 points)


Actually, I had never heard about a portable application. So, when I knew about this in class, it was great news to me. I had always felt uncomfortable to use other computers because I should install my applications everytime. This is the reason that I chose this as my first project.

Here is my log;

1. Once I went to the web site, http://portableapps.com/apps, and searched some applications that I really need.
   
2. I downloaded these 6 applications(Firefox, FileZilla, GIMP, Lightscreen, TaskCoach, and Notepad++) on my USB drive. The installing procedure is same as a local drive. I just chose my USB drive for the destination folder.
   
   
3. I tried to use all the applications. In the process, I especially gave care to the operating speed. As a result, I realized that the simple applications like notepad++ normally operated. But more complicated applications such as GIMP(image editor) on USB drive took longer lanuchning and finishing time than those programs on local drive. Also, the internet speed was quite slow when using the portable Firefox. I guess that the reason is for the lack memory of my USB drive(just 1GB).
   
   
4. So, I decided to remove some applications I do not need to use anymore. I went to "Add or Remove programs" in the control panel on start menu. But, I could not find those portable programs.
   
   
5. I looked for 'how to uninstall apps" on the portableapps web site. Here is the answer; "to uninstall a portable app, you can just delete it".
   
   
6. I "just" deleted some applications.
   
   
7. I tried to use those portable applications with the USB drive on other computers in UT library. It operated normally.
   
   

In my opinion, portable applications are very easy to install, use, and remove. I can always use my favorite programs with my portable drive without installing on every computer. Also, it is totally free. I do not even need to sign in the web site. However, there are not many applications that are possible to download on the portableapps.com. Also, slow internet speed and long launching and finishing time on the USB drive which has not much memory are faults of portable applications.