A neat idea: removable applications

BrianR · 01-06-2004, 10:47 AM

I think for certain stand-alone apps that would work, but for many WinBlows apps, it won't because they require other software to function.

For example, Outlook Express requires Windows Messenger to be running in the background. No obvious reason why, it just does. Other apps need Explorer. This web can quickly grow larger than your available flash card can handle.

Perhaps under Linux it's better since the kernel deals with EVERYTHING as a file and doesn't much care where said file is located.

On the other hand, installed software such as a game would probably do just fine, as would file sharing software and downloads WHO SAID THAT?

Anyway, just my two cents.

Brian

01-06-2004, 10:47 AM	#2
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	I think for certain stand-alone apps that would work, but for many WinBlows apps, it won't because they require other software to function. For example, Outlook Express requires Windows Messenger to be running in the background. No obvious reason why, it just does. Other apps need Explorer. This web can quickly grow larger than your available flash card can handle. Perhaps under Linux it's better since the kernel deals with EVERYTHING as a file and doesn't much care where said file is located. On the other hand, installed software such as a game would probably do just fine, as would file sharing software and downloads WHO SAID THAT? Anyway, just my two cents. Brian __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

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