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sl23 · 11-18-2020, 06:02 AM

Natively portable means it doesn't leave files all over your pc, keeping it clean. I'm sure you think what harm does a few folders and files do?! But when hundreds of apps are run over several years, this leaves an immense mess of stuff on your system that doesn't need to be there!

Out of curiosity, why do developers use system folders to save settings when the apps folder is much more convenient and preferable for the user?

Integrating it into SyMenu means your users get it updated automatically, as those who use PortableApps.com Menu are at present. Easier for users to get updates! That simple. All it means is that when you open the SyMenu updater, you are shown a list of apps you can choose to download. The SPS file I attached above supplies all the info about an app, allowing the SyMenu updater to download, unpack and install it.

Why am I so zealous? Because I've been using SyMenu for around 10 years now and have found Gianluca to be a great person to talk to who is very helpful and considerate of users needs. He has implemented many of my requests, which is a rarity, and as such, the SyMenu program has become easier to use, added functionality and bugs fixed. I love the program as it makes updating the library of apps that I have so much easier.

Due to this, I regularly help out by attempting to "recruit" developers to the cause. It's not a difficult task for each developer to update one small text file for each app they add to SyMenu, but for Gian to keep around 1000 apps updated regularly is a big task! There are some contributors, myself included, but none can match the scale of Gianluca's update list.

It is difficult to get developers to become a part of this work, but for such a small contribution, it makes many users lives easier.

I understand your hesitancy though, thank you for your time and honesty. All the best.

11-18-2020, 06:02 AM	#3
sl23 Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2020 Device: none	Natively portable means it doesn't leave files all over your pc, keeping it clean. I'm sure you think what harm does a few folders and files do?! But when hundreds of apps are run over several years, this leaves an immense mess of stuff on your system that doesn't need to be there! Out of curiosity, why do developers use system folders to save settings when the apps folder is much more convenient and preferable for the user? Integrating it into SyMenu means your users get it updated automatically, as those who use PortableApps.com Menu are at present. Easier for users to get updates! That simple. All it means is that when you open the SyMenu updater, you are shown a list of apps you can choose to download. The SPS file I attached above supplies all the info about an app, allowing the SyMenu updater to download, unpack and install it. Why am I so zealous? Because I've been using SyMenu for around 10 years now and have found Gianluca to be a great person to talk to who is very helpful and considerate of users needs. He has implemented many of my requests, which is a rarity, and as such, the SyMenu program has become easier to use, added functionality and bugs fixed. I love the program as it makes updating the library of apps that I have so much easier. Due to this, I regularly help out by attempting to "recruit" developers to the cause. It's not a difficult task for each developer to update one small text file for each app they add to SyMenu, but for Gian to keep around 1000 apps updated regularly is a big task! There are some contributors, myself included, but none can match the scale of Gianluca's update list. It is difficult to get developers to become a part of this work, but for such a small contribution, it makes many users lives easier. I understand your hesitancy though, thank you for your time and honesty. All the best. Last edited by sl23; 11-18-2020 at 06:05 AM.