PortableApps

PortableApps Repo & Package Management

I have an idea for a PortableApps repo and package manager but not being a coder, I thought I'd lay it out in the hopes that someone could run with it, in whatever way makes sense coding wise. It's a solution to a problem.

I find that PortableApps (Windows) on a USB thumbdrive is very handy when forced to use Windows, unfortunately it can be awkward to keep those apps updated if you go for weeks or months between needing to plug them in. We need the *nix package management idea to come into play here.

My Thumbdrive

For a while now I've tried to get a balance of a really useful thumbdrive that I can carry around. I've found a solution which appears to be rather cool and multifaceted, so without further ado, let's dive in.

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