![]() If you are looking for the most common open source programs, you can find them either using PortableApps or LiberKey. Both offer a combination of open source and freeware. While LiberKey seems to install things a bit more quickly, I like the fact that I don't have to use a browser when installing software in PortableApps.Īt the time this article was written, PortableApps had 271 programs. Installation Process Winner: PortableApps (slight edge) The LibreOffice download for PortableApps is 120mb whereas on LiberKey the file is only 85mb. This most likely is one of the reasons for the quicker downloads. One thing I noticed is that LiberKey tends to have higher compression for the downloads. Liberkey does offer more information about what the program is that you are installing but PortableApps also has a website that does the same. Many times people might try installing PortableApps for the express purpose of NOT having to use IE on other people's computers. Having to use a browser can be cumbersome and slow at times. Up to this point I would have to say that PortableApps makes installing programs slightly easier. It does however offer more information on the software that you are going to install. The website takes a bit more time (and requires additional software a browser) to get to. LiberKey uses its website for installing apps. You simply select which apps you want to install then press next. PortableApps uses a list built into the software for downloading new apps. Because I only use portable applications when I am teaching class, I decided to only install the software I would be using: Chrome, the LibreOffice suite, and VLC. ![]() ![]() After installing the program, you will want to install individual apps.
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