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06:23:52 <GizmoBot> GordCaswell is the developer of a number of PortableApps, details can be found here: http://portableapps.com/node/26399
06:23:54 <GizmoBot> GordCaswell is the developer of a number of PortableApps, details can be found here: http://portableapps.com/node/26399
06:26:06 <GordCaswell> is anyone here using Ubuntu w/ Wine 1.3 to run the PA.c Platform, or for that matter, any other .exe's? I'm having issues with Ubuntu not allowing me to execute files because they're missing the "executable bit" or something (NOTE: this is a new virtual machine I've set up for testing purposes)
06:26:36 <JohnTHaller> Lemme check
06:30:15 <JohnTHaller> Fired up my Ubuntu VM (in VirtualBox) and updating now. Will let you know if it's a new bug or something
06:32:54 <GordCaswell> Alright, thanks, John. This is happening with all files I try to run from my external HD at the moment. I'm using VirtualBox as well
06:42:23 <JohnTHaller> ... lot of updates apparently
06:43:46 <GordCaswell> Good to know it's not just me then :)
06:46:26 <JohnTHaller> How do you have Wine 1.3? Ubuntu's repository shows the most recent as 1.2.2
06:46:49 <GordCaswell> I downloaded it from WineHQ
06:47:17 <JohnTHaller> Ah. I stick with the Ubuntu stuff from the repository. Found there are generally less problems and that's what most people are generally using.
06:47:57 <GordCaswell> I thought maybe that was the problem, but when I updated to wine 1.3, it didn't help, so I'm downgrading to the stable 1.2.2
06:48:10 <JohnTHaller> Yeah 1.3 is beta
06:49:48 <GordCaswell> Yeah, thought it was worth a shot to see if it fixed the problem, but alas, it wasn't to be.
06:50:08 <JohnTHaller> You need to set it as executable when you download apps now it seems
06:50:54 <GordCaswell> BTW, Scribus 1.4.0 is due any day now, it should be ready for release shortly thereafter, provided I can figure out how to upgrade data files' contents
06:51:31 <JohnTHaller> After I set the installer as exeuctable, it installed fine. And then when I went to run the launcher for the app, it launched without needing the executable bit set.
06:51:34 <JohnTHaller> Ah cool
06:51:50 <GordCaswell> I tried that on StartPortableApps.exe, but the flag was unset nearly as soon as I set it.
06:51:50 <JohnTHaller> You chatted with any of the Scribus devs yet?
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06:52:26 <GordCaswell> I haven't recently, not since I first put together a Dev Test
06:53:44 <GordCaswell> I'll send you a copy of the conversation I had with them at that time
06:54:10 <JohnTHaller> We shoulod probably reconnect with them. Be nice to have it semi-official or official
06:57:44 <GordCaswell> This was the reply I received when I first approached them, I'll approach them again about getting it more official: "MrDocs said: If you are willing to maintain this, please go ahead with our appreciation."
06:59:20 <JohnTHaller> We're happy to do all the work, host, maintain, promote and link back to them for the local version and for donations. If they're interested in blessing it with a space on their download page or similar, that would be great.
06:59:49 <GordCaswell> I'm drafting an email now, I'll definitely mention that.
07:07:23 <JohnTHaller> Feel free to CC me and let them know I'm around if there's any other ways we can help
07:08:31 <JohnTHaller> We particularly like big useful stable open source apps like this. They fit in very well with our whole toolkit and platform... and our philosophy (we're GPL as well)
07:11:08 <GordCaswell> Done. Should be receiving it at the developer's address shortly
07:12:15 <GordCaswell> Although it appears the email to them is being held for moderator's approval. The joys of mailing lists being your main dev. contact. :)
07:12:24 <JohnTHaller> indeed
07:14:08 <GordCaswell> well, back to work. I need to post the 1.4.0RC1 so at least a little bit of testing can be done on it before the final comes out.
07:15:04 <JohnTHaller> adding em now
07:15:52 <GordCaswell> eh??
07:16:15 <JohnTHaller> Thought scriptdaemon was here: http://portableapps.com/news/2011-02-24_-_hm_nis_edit_portable_2.0.3_released#comment-171584
07:18:19 <JohnTHaller> thanks for sending the email Gord :)
07:18:44 <JohnTHaller> I can't remember how to do it permanently, but that does it for now at least.
07:18:49 <GordCaswell> ooo...nice
07:19:18 <JohnTHaller> I should learn. For someone who used to use IRC a lot 15 years ago. I'm surprisingly inept when it comes to OPing
07:19:48 <GordCaswell> Umm, I'm getting duplicate/denied/ip when I try to post comments at the moment, both on the test releases page and just now on that news story..
07:20:05 <JohnTHaller> triggered the spam filter
07:20:06 <GordCaswell> Just like anything else, if you don't use it much, you get rusty
07:20:13 <GordCaswell> Heh...oops
07:20:40 <GordCaswell> Probably my one-word replies in the test releases page
07:20:44 <JohnTHaller> Yup
07:20:48 <JohnTHaller> 3 of em and you're blocked
07:21:32 <JohnTHaller> that should do it
07:21:32 <GordCaswell> ah, ok. I'll make them more verbose then
07:21:37 <GordCaswell> Thanks.
07:21:54 <JohnTHaller> Just include Added (whatever you added) or Updater to version 1.2.3 or whatever
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07:23:34 <GordCaswell> Easy enough. Have you given any thought to giving dev's the ability to delete comments on that thread, so that instead of commenting on them, we just add the information, and then delete the pertinent comment?
07:23:35 <JohnTHaller> VirtualBox upgrade
07:23:51 <JohnTHaller> which thread was it
07:25:11 <GordCaswell> the test releases page
07:25:40 <JohnTHaller> oh yeah. would really like to get all these things in an issue tracker
07:26:26 <GordCaswell> If only drupal had one that was well-integrated for Drupal 7
07:27:46 <JohnTHaller> We'll get there. Gotta get on Drupal 7 first
07:30:08 <GordCaswell> I don't mind the wait. There aren't any decently-integrated trackers for drupal 7, not yet, anyway
07:31:13 <JohnTHaller> I do. It's holding back the translations. And the new db-driven app directory that I can auto-build the updater database file from
07:32:53 <GordCaswell> Ahh, so that's holding up the 2.0 release as well, gotcha
07:34:03 <JohnTHaller> right now I'm manually editing an INI file for the updater. Pretty easy to mess up an MD5 paste
07:35:05 <GordCaswell> no kidding. I've done it a couple times, prior to saving, and that's with one file! manually editing an ini for all files would be a royal pain alright.
07:36:12 <JohnTHaller> specially as we're at about 200 apps
07:36:49 <GordCaswell> and growing daily - great to see more people adopting the launcher, helping to add to the app directory quickly
07:37:15 <JohnTHaller> Makes analyzing their work much easier too
07:39:51 <JohnTHaller> well, attempting to get my flash drive to pass through into virtualbox crashed it, so I don't think I'll test anything additional in terms of executable bit tonight
07:40:39 <GordCaswell> No problem. I had issues with that earlier myself, took a day of starting and restarting VirtualBox before it finally decided to work.
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07:44:43 <pa_6308> hello
07:44:58 <JohnTHaller> hi
07:45:00 <GordCaswell> Hello pa_6308 How can we help you?
07:45:27 <pa_6308> do you have a apps called "First Class" - its a email system
07:45:47 <GordCaswell> No, we do not have that app
07:46:19 <pa_6308> its from "Open text" http://www.firstclass.com/
07:46:27 <GordCaswell> We do have Mozilla Thunderbird: http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/thunderbird_portable
07:47:03 <JohnTHaller> GordCaswell: It's a specialized client for classrooms with more than just email
07:47:18 <pa_6308> thats right
07:47:32 <GordCaswell> Ah, just clicked over to it in Chrome
07:47:57 <JohnTHaller> We don't yet. But you could refer them to us and we can work with them to get a PA.c Format version working. It's closed source so we can't just modify it ourselves/
07:48:29 <pa_6308> Okey - i will do that - thanks
07:48:53 <JohnTHaller> http://portableapps.com/about/what_is_a_portable_app
07:49:07 <GordCaswell> Try contacting them at this address: firstclass-info@opentext.com
07:49:08 <JohnTHaller> You can refer tyhem to that if they're unfamiliar with portable apps
07:49:51 <pa_6308> Thanks - agian
07:49:56 <JohnTHaller> Sure thing :)
07:50:13 <pa_6308> Bye
07:52:39 <GordCaswell> Sorry for stepping on your toes there John...
07:53:02 <GordCaswell> I would have tossed out that addy in -ot, but you're not there right now
07:53:35 <JohnTHaller> There was no stepping. Having multiple people assist works well if they're all respectful and complement info.
07:55:15 <GordCaswell> Alright. I know some people can get worked up if someone else steps in on "your" help
07:56:12 <JohnTHaller> Meh. We usually try and have one on one. But, honestly, having 2 people work together is just fine. As long as you give it a few moments to be sure the other is done with what they said, etc.
07:56:27 <GordCaswell> I hear ya
07:56:35 <JohnTHaller> And we both said hi to the guy at the same time... so it's anybody's 'help'
07:56:41 <GordCaswell> Good point
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08:14:28 <JohnTHaller> alright, bed for me. gnight!@
08:14:37 <GordCaswell> Night John
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09:32:34 <pa_9610> hello
09:32:46 <Kiriko> hi!
09:33:03 <GordCaswell> hello pa_9610!
09:33:16 <pa_9610> got a question: is there any incoming feature that allows me to sort apps by type?
09:33:37 <Kiriko> yes that will be avelable soon
09:34:09 <pa_9610> in the 1.6.1 version i've got more than 130 apps installed but i've forgeted what are for most of them :>
09:34:32 <pa_9610> thanks kiriko
09:34:40 <Kiriko> no problem :)
09:34:56 <pa_9610> c ya! bye!
09:34:58 <GordCaswell> see here if you want a bit more info: http://portableapps.com/blogs/johnhaller/2011-02-01_status_update#platformreleasetimeframe
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09:35:04 <GordCaswell> or not
09:35:07 <Kiriko> lol
09:35:35 <Kiriko> yea some of them don't stay for to long to get a second opinion
09:35:48 <GordCaswell> No kidding...
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11:51:01 <kiriko> Hi Chris! :)
11:53:57 <ChrisMorgan> Hey kiriko
11:54:45 <ChrisMorgan> kiriko: following up from the discussion 23 hours ago which I terminated by going to bed, what deal are you trying to make with CoffeeCup?
11:55:32 <kiriko> oh well im trying to be a software resaller
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11:57:16 <ChrisMorgan> I don't think I can really offer any advice on the matter.
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12:36:04 <kiriko> dose any one know where i can get a list of channel operated commands?
12:43:17 <TPFC-SYSTEM> http://freenode.net/using_the_network.shtml
12:43:27 <TPFC-SYSTEM> There is a list of channel and user modes.
12:43:46 <kiriko> thanks :)
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15:45:06 <pa_2878> can anyone tell me how to determine if a program i want to install can be used as a portable app?
15:45:50 <kiriko> first you have to know if it uses .net or java
15:46:06 <kiriko> or if it run with QTwebkit
15:46:09 <pa_2878> hmm. ok, how do i determine that?
15:46:27 <kiriko> you have to get that from main site under requierments
15:46:41 <pa_2878> ok. thank you.
15:47:21 <kiriko> at the corrent moment we do not use .net application that will be comin soon
15:48:02 <pa_2878> ok, the site doesnt specify. it says java for MAC, but I'm using Vista
15:48:05 <kiriko> you can find more information here http://portableapps.com/node/11772
15:48:21 <kiriko> ok java is a cross platform program
15:48:56 <pa_2878> ok. does that help me figure out if will work as a portable app?
15:49:13 <kiriko> yes it can
15:49:34 <pa_2878> ok. where should I place the executable file?
15:49:43 <kiriko> can you send me the link of the app that you are interested so that i can help you determin
15:50:06 <pa_2878> can i post it here?
15:50:11 <kiriko> yes
15:50:16 <pa_2878> http://www.ravensheadservices.com/revisions.php
15:50:40 <pa_2878> oops http://www.ravensheadservices.com/download.php
15:50:44 <pa_2878> sorry
15:51:11 <kiriko> that is fine it was the main site witch is what i needed
15:51:12 <kiriko> :)
15:52:11 <kiriko> ok here it gose, this is shareware and not freeware or opensource witch is what we focus on
15:52:28 <pa_2878> ok, i have a license for this program.
15:52:42 <kiriko> ok so this is a personal project
15:52:58 <kiriko> let me see how i can get you started with this
15:53:05 <pa_2878> yes. i am an author and would like to have this run from my thumb drve
15:53:55 <kiriko> ok just out of curiosity have you taken a look at some of the wrighting prgrams that we have
15:54:14 <kiriko> http://portableapps.com/apps/office/focuswriter_portable
15:54:26 <pa_2878> no. didn't know you had some
15:54:50 <kiriko> ok we have about 3 or so
15:54:55 <kiriko> http://portableapps.com/apps/office
15:55:04 <pa_2878> if it will work with my files from Write It Now that would be great. Ill check it out.
15:55:07 <kiriko> an dwe also have a full office suite
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15:55:32 <kiriko> ok what is the file extention of the program
15:55:35 <pa_2878> Focuswriter is just a word processor.
15:55:43 <kiriko> ah
15:56:32 <kiriko> we also have abi word portable that is a full word processor
15:56:43 <pa_2878> .wnw
15:57:14 <pa_2878> this software is a comprehensive program designed for writing books with lots of extra features a word processor doesn't have
15:57:53 <kiriko> oh ok
15:58:24 <pa_2878> Can I make it work on portable apps by dropping the executable in a particular place?
15:58:26 <kiriko> ok so what version of the program do you have
15:58:47 <pa_2878> I have 4.0.6r
16:00:06 <kiriko> it has to made portable in a specific way
16:00:20 <pa_2878> oh
16:00:37 <pa_2878> is that something I can do, or must that be done by the creator?
16:00:52 <kiriko> no you can do it your self
16:01:09 <pa_2878> ok
16:01:26 <kiriko> let me give you the links so that you can get started
16:01:29 <pa_2878> what would be the best way to do that?
16:01:33 <agdurrette> http://portableapps.com/apps/development/portableapps.com_launcher
16:01:40 <pa_2878> k
16:01:46 <pa_2878> k
16:01:47 <kiriko> yes that is one of the programs you need
16:01:49 <kiriko> http://portableapps.com/development
16:02:00 <agdurrette> here is the manual http://portableapps.com/manuals/PortableApps.comLauncher/
16:02:14 <pa_2878> k
16:02:19 <kiriko> yes
16:02:19 <pa_2878> k
16:02:38 <kiriko> you also need NSIS Unicode from here http://portableapps.com/apps/development/nsis_portable
16:03:35 <pa_2878> k
16:03:51 <pa_2878> i need all of these?
16:04:11 <kiriko> yes
16:04:18 <pa_2878> ok
16:04:36 <agdurrette> there is 3 apps you need (I think)
16:04:37 <pa_2878> i assume the manual has the detailed instructions?
16:04:56 <agdurrette> on how to use the launcher yes
16:05:27 <kiriko> yes it dose and you can also you use some of the other apps as examples to help you with the development of this app
16:05:40 <pa_2878> ok thanks for your help.
16:05:48 <kiriko> :D
16:08:01 <agdurrette> it is alot of work but the more you do it the easier it becomes
16:08:12 <kiriko> that is true
16:08:30 <kiriko> but keep in mind that every app is diferent in many ways
16:10:46 <pa_2878> ok. wish me luck.
16:11:01 <kiriko> ok i do
16:11:05 <kiriko> so good luck
16:11:27 <pa_2878> thanks....out
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16:12:10 <kiriko> ill be back guys
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17:13:39 <Simeon> hi all
17:16:19 <Kiriko> hi! :X
17:16:23 <Kiriko> XD
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21:10:50 <dsjweons_saj24> hi there
21:11:09 <dsjweons_saj24> help
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21:11:53 <gluxon> dsjweons_saj24: What do you need help with?
21:12:05 <dsjweons_saj24> nice...
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21:12:54 <dsjweons_saj24> i created my laucher and installer.... successful but with some issues
21:14:53 <dsjweons_saj24> apparently when tested with my launcher, the .exe installs additional files to my C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data
21:15:50 <gluxon> Could you paste bin the additional files part of the launcher?
21:15:53 <gluxon> http://pastebin.com
21:16:08 <gluxon> Or better yet, the whole launcher ini.
21:16:42 <dsjweons_saj24> don't know what that is
21:17:22 <gluxon> How did you make the launcher then?
21:17:47 <gluxon> Just wondering, there's different methods at making launchers, the PortableApps.com Launcher generator is just the most common.
21:17:56 <dsjweons_saj24> I only have the 'ProgramExecutable' line in my launcher.ini file
21:18:24 <dsjweons_saj24> i use PortableApps.com Launcher generator
21:19:38 <gluxon> Can you upload the installer someplace and let me look over it then? I have no idea what's causing the additional files to be placed in AppData.
21:20:04 <dsjweons_saj24> i want the files to install on the portable app
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21:21:58 <dsjweons_saj24> original program installs additional files to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data
21:22:25 <dsjweons_saj24> how do i tell launcher.ini to install on portable app
21:23:19 <gluxon> Ah, okay, that makes sense.
21:23:27 <gluxon> Additional files or settings?
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21:24:09 <dsjweons_saj24> additional files
21:25:47 <dsjweons_saj24> well they are image and music files that are used by program to display stuff
21:26:11 <gluxon> You can either set up an environment variable to redirect them, or do the rename, copy, and backup method.
21:26:33 <gluxon> Is it random location, or is it always the same?
21:26:40 <dsjweons_saj24> always the same
21:26:49 <dsjweons_saj24> same file names
21:26:57 <gluxon> And same folder name?
21:27:06 <dsjweons_saj24> also same on different computers
21:27:22 <dsjweons_saj24> yes same folder name
21:27:36 <dsjweons_saj24> too
21:29:18 <gluxon> Well, additional files are different from settings, so can't you just delete them after the app is finished running?
21:30:36 <dsjweons_saj24> i like the additional files to be installed on the portable cause the portable app needs them to display program properly
21:31:04 <gluxon> What do you mean by display the program properly?
21:31:28 <dsjweons_saj24> image and sound files
21:33:11 <gluxon> Sorry, but I don't completely understand, how would letting the app copy its additional files to AppData prevent it from displaying images and sound files?
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21:34:36 <dsjweons_saj24> i just like to know how to set the environment variable so that the portable app installs additional files to portable location, then points to the new location each time i use it
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21:40:43 <gluxon> dsjweons_saj24: I'm starting to doubt that you can with the PortableApps.com Launcher. Nothing in the manual says anything about actually setting environment variables.
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21:44:29 <dsjweons_saj24> i have read the manual and it's a bit confusing. got other portable apps created but the one i'm working on is installing stuff to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data
21:45:02 <dsjweons_saj24> this is only after first launch of app
21:45:42 <gluxon> Then what's wrong with rename, restore, and backup?
21:47:09 <dsjweons_saj24> sorry please explain rename, restore and backup?
21:47:28 <dsjweons_saj24> method?
21:48:09 <gluxon> Rename the folder (if it's there), and let the app run, then copy the folder onto the drive, and rename the original.
21:48:48 <gluxon> Then next time, instead of letting the app run, you restore the folder's previous contents by copying it off the drive and placing it back in AppData.
21:51:32 <dsjweons_saj24> are you tell me that I need to do this each time I run the portable app
21:51:34 <dsjweons_saj24> ?
21:52:16 <gluxon> Not manually :-/
21:52:30 <gluxon> That's how Firefox Portable handles profiles.
21:53:04 <dsjweons_saj24> exactly!
21:53:36 <dsjweons_saj24> so how do i get my first launch to set the portable app to do what firefox portable does?
21:55:39 <gluxon> Actually, I lied a bit, it doesn't copy the whole profile, but it uses the same method.
22:00:49 <dsjweons_saj24> so do i have to do something in the launcher .ini file?
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22:09:47 <awircser> Hi
22:10:09 <awircser> Is it possible to use portableapps with freeotfe?
22:10:16 <awircser> http://www.freeotfe.org
22:12:02 <dsjweons_saj24> looks like my support left the room :(
22:12:10 <dsjweons_saj24> cheers all!
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22:34:44 <dboki89> awircser: Yes, you can use FreeOTFE with PortableApps, but you have to be aware of need for admin rights in order to use it properly.
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23:06:11 <noob_kaejfusnej> help
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23:07:17 <noob_kaejfusnej> help
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23:08:23 <gluxon> noob_kaejfusnej: What's your question?
23:10:19 <noob_kaejfusnej> how do i get my portable installer to install files from C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\ to the portable app directory?
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23:18:23 <dboki89> noob_kaejfusnej: if you are using PortableApps Launcher Generator to portabilize some app, it is all covered in the manual.
23:19:12 <dboki89> http://portableapps.chrismorgan.info/launcher/manual/ <-- read, learn and enjoy. Happy portabilizing :)
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23:38:13 <awircser> dboki89: I don't have admin rights at work .. is there anyway to protect my PA folder
23:41:01 <dboki89> Protect in which way (security or privacy)? FreeOTFE and the likes are good insurance in case you lose your drive, but you need admin rights in order to run apps from encrypted drives
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23:42:00 <hello__> hi all
23:42:36 <Kiriko> hi! :D
23:42:38 <dboki89> hello__: hi, just ask your question and if anybody can help you, they will
23:43:10 <hello__> thanks dboki89
23:43:30 <hello__> I just want to share this with you:
23:43:38 <hello__> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029
23:43:57 <hello__> and ask if you're aware of...
23:43:59 <hello__> ?
23:44:19 <mrmcpowned> Windows 7 removed autoplay
23:44:34 <mrmcpowned> That ability was removed when it shipped
23:44:46 <dboki89> those whom it concerns are aware of it
23:45:01 <gluxon> Yeah, this has been known for a while.
23:45:34 <hello__> oh ok then... but now, it doesn't concern only win7 users!!!
23:45:45 <hello__> I just tried
23:46:07 <hello__> after installing that update
23:46:27 <mrmcpowned> It's an expected update for windows xp
23:46:38 <mrmcpowned> Make xp a litle more secure
23:46:41 <mrmcpowned> Makes*
23:46:52 <hello__> yep, seems to be...
23:47:39 <hello__> doesn't this "annoy" pa.com developers there?
23:47:57 <mrmcpowned> I really wouldnt think so
23:47:59 <dboki89> IMO, that should have been the default ten years ago. Would be lot less infected computers
23:48:10 <mrmcpowned> Yeah
23:48:12 <Kiriko> not if it means that it give you more securyti
23:48:18 <mrmcpowned> It annoys them more it didnt happen sooner :P
23:49:25 <hello__> really mrmcpowned ? you think? it's more...
23:49:54 <hello__> "nice" to present a newbie a soft that shows up
23:50:03 <hello__> instantly (itself)
23:50:09 <hello__> (I think)
23:50:53 <mrmcpowned> hello__: Theres a time where security and simplicity will colide
23:51:08 <mrmcpowned> It's smarter to choose the safer route than the simple one
23:51:28 <Kiriko> we rather have securtity over simplicity any day
23:51:37 <dboki89> yea, but it's better not to give people some feature if they'll have any problems later on. Autorunmade quite a mess over the years
23:51:37 <mrmcpowned> :)
23:51:57 <mrmcpowned> Yeah, i guess
23:52:09 <mrmcpowned> Eitehr way, it doesnt really affect the platform in any way
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23:52:37 <mrmcpowned> the point of PA wasnt to run at startup, it's to easilt make a shortcut to all your apps, manage them, and run them.
23:52:55 <dboki89> John did make a sort of an autorun tool which users can use on their own computers, don't have the link right now
23:52:56 <mrmcpowned> easily*&
23:53:12 <mrmcpowned> dboki89: Prolly on his personal site
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23:53:56 <hello__> yes, sure, anyway now it doesn't even shows the "Launch PA.com" option
23:54:06 <dboki89> mrmcpowned: no, I think this is it --> http://portableapps.com/node/13770
23:54:39 <mrmcpowned> hello__: On xp or 7?
23:54:48 <hello__> on XP
23:55:05 <mrmcpowned> Ah, well thats how xp was made
23:55:17 <hello__> why? does it, on 7?
23:55:28 <mrmcpowned> Nope, seven allows you to run teh launcher
23:56:00 <hello__> from the dialog, you mean?
23:56:34 <mrmcpowned> yeah
23:56:42 <mrmcpowned> Least for me it does
23:57:16 <hello__> wait plz, i'm checking my autorun.inf
23:57:19 <dboki89> Um, I'm stepping out now. Just in case you prefer usability over security, you can always uninstall any Windows update you dislike (not recommended, for security reasons of course) :)
23:58:58 <hello__> oh no, this doen't annoy me anyway, just wanted to let you know
23:59:38 <hello__> [Autorun] Open=StartPortableApps.exe Action=Start PortableApps.com Icon=PortableApps\PortableApps.com\App\Graphics\usb.ico Label=PortableApps.com