If you have struggled to get a full download of the Portable USB Apps collection, I may have found a solution. I put the file on File Factory. This is a free file hosting service. The downside is that they require you to use Internet Explorer and they have a ton of pop up adds. I posted the link on the website yesterday afternoon, and so far it has been downloaded over 180 times!
Here is the link to the direct download: http://www.filefactory.com/get/f.php?f=43ee8de544a2f54747dacb5e
btw... I also just finished a similar project that I call the Essential Software Collection CD. Details are available at http://www.theinfobox.com/index.php/Essential_Software_Collection
Basically, I created the ESC CD for friends and coworkers that bought new PCs and then were disappointed that it came with no software. The CD includes a collection of software that is free and should be enough to get most users started. I also included a subset of the Portable Application Collection as well. I think the CD makes a great stocking stuffer for those recieving new PCs for Christmas.
And, of course, I am also trying to make the ISO image of the CD available for download. Unfortunately, it is about 700megs. I'm not sure how useful bittorrent will be since with a download that big, it will take me forever to seed it to the first peers. I tried uploading it to FileFactory last night, but it failed at some point during the 7 hour transfer. Trust me, if I can find a way to get this out there, I will.
11.05.2005
Portable Apps Collection Updated
I just posted a torrent of the updated Portable Apps Collection. This new set includes OpenOffice.org 2.0, Firefox 1.5RC1, more games, and the latest version of AntiVir. It has grown in size and is about a 235MB download.
I have to admit, this version was a bit rushed. After the attention the collection got on Digg.com, I just wanted to get something updated. In the next couple of weeks, I'll spend more time making it easier to customize the collection and a way to provide easier updates. In the meantime, enjoy... It is a pretty good collection, if I do say so myself. I know my USB drive is a lot more valuable to me with these apps loaded!
I have to admit, this version was a bit rushed. After the attention the collection got on Digg.com, I just wanted to get something updated. In the next couple of weeks, I'll spend more time making it easier to customize the collection and a way to provide easier updates. In the meantime, enjoy... It is a pretty good collection, if I do say so myself. I know my USB drive is a lot more valuable to me with these apps loaded!
11.04.2005
Black Friday 2005
Halloween is history and Thanksgiving is on its way. This also means that Black Friday is just around the corner. (If you don't know, Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving. Retailers mark it as the day they go "in the black" for the year, and saavy consumers know it for the great sales!)
I always love Black Friday. Last year, I bought a ton of stuff. I had to fill out a bunch of rebate forms, but in the end I got back a couple hundred dollars. I am hoping to do even better this year.
Of course, the key to a successful Black Friday is getting the sales ads and planning a strategy. With the internet, this has become easier since many ads get posted online early. In fact, there are already a couple of ads being posted! Once you get all the ads, you can plan your shopping route so that you can hit all the stores and bargains that time permits!
As we get closer to Black Friday, I will post some tips on how to beat the clock and get what you want. In the meantime, check out my Black Friday 2005 page at TheInfoBox.com. You'll find more info about Black Friday, actual Black Friday deals from Wal-Mart, Sears, etc., and links to other deal websites.
I always love Black Friday. Last year, I bought a ton of stuff. I had to fill out a bunch of rebate forms, but in the end I got back a couple hundred dollars. I am hoping to do even better this year.
Of course, the key to a successful Black Friday is getting the sales ads and planning a strategy. With the internet, this has become easier since many ads get posted online early. In fact, there are already a couple of ads being posted! Once you get all the ads, you can plan your shopping route so that you can hit all the stores and bargains that time permits!
As we get closer to Black Friday, I will post some tips on how to beat the clock and get what you want. In the meantime, check out my Black Friday 2005 page at TheInfoBox.com. You'll find more info about Black Friday, actual Black Friday deals from Wal-Mart, Sears, etc., and links to other deal websites.
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