Do you use or avoid portable software? If so, why?

Discussion in 'polls' started by MrBrian, Apr 27, 2014.

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Check all of the following that apply.

  1. That a given program is portable makes me more likely to use it, on at least some occasions.

    21 vote(s)
    47.7%

  2. That a given program is portable makes me less likely to use it, on at least some occasions.

    5 vote(s)
    11.4%

  3. That a given program is portable never makes me either more or less likely to use it.

    7 vote(s)
    15.9%

  4. I use portable software because I don't have admin credentials needed by a program installer.

    5 vote(s)
    11.4%

  5. I use portable software because I want to avoid giving a program installer admin privileges.

    6 vote(s)
    13.6%

  6. I use portable software because I'm afraid that a program installer might make unwanted changes.

    16 vote(s)
    36.4%

  7. I use portable software because using a program installer is a hassle.

    8 vote(s)
    18.2%

  8. I use portable software because I don't want unnecessary stuff written or left behind on the system.

    31 vote(s)
    70.5%

  9. I use portable software for privacy-related reasons.

    8 vote(s)
    18.2%

  10. I use portable software because the program's settings are saved in the program's folder.

    19 vote(s)
    43.2%

  11. I use portable software because I don't want to interfere with software already on a computer.

    16 vote(s)
    36.4%

  12. I use portable software because they're easier to update.

    8 vote(s)
    18.2%

  13. I use portable software because of some other reason. Explain why.

    3 vote(s)
    6.8%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. Overkill

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    Same here
     
    Overkill, May 30, 2014
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