The world of portable software is very fascinating. It seems like any and every software known is being tweaked to provide a portable version. It is evident in the security software arena as well. Many of the security programs have now been re-engineered into small but powerful pieces of code that can be kicked off from a USB stick or movable device. Just one search on the internet and you will see many kinds of antivirus portable software as well as movable anti-spyware applications. All you need to do is download this special software onto a thumb drive and you have a mobile security toolbox. As mentioned before, it doesn't stop with just security software but now software with varying uses have become portable.
I think it is incredible to see powerful programs utilized right off of a USB drive. This software now can boot a computer completely off of software that is so small it fits on a thumb drive. Being able to boot a PC from these small memory sticks is absolutely amazing, but that is not it. Then the software runs scanning or monitoring software that is nearly as effective as the huge applications that take up so much space on your computer. There is now portable disk defragmenting software, iPod managing software, internet tools, ftp managers, etc... It has gotten to the point where I am learning of a new piece of transferable code each day at work and it is revolutionizing the way that I get my normal day-to-day work done. I am thankful for technology and how it software has become small enough to live on a USB stick but still powerful enough to perform transactions and processes that help many businesses on a daily basis.
Why is this form of technology so enthralling to me? I think it has to do with the ease of use and the job satisfaction (or pride) that this software produces. It is definitely one of the handiest ways of cleaning computers, troubleshooting systems, and performing normal duties on multiple computers. The ease of use of portable software is the main reason this type of software is getting so much hype. For example, it is now easy to scan and clean a virus infected computer by using this piece of small software. It also boosts a persons' pride when they simply take a USB device and fix a major issue within minutes. By taking a powerful program out of your pocket, then suddenly having control of a computer, and finding the problem a technician suddenly can become the hero. This is why I think this type of software can effect emotions, pride, and ego of people who utilize it.
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