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Appetizer: Open source, portable application launcher
by Brad Linder Apr 23rd 2009 at 9:00AM
When you first run Appetizer, you're presented with an option to import shortcuts from your Windows start menu, quick launch menu, or your Portable Apps files if you're running the program on a computer with a Portable Apps-enabled USB flash drive plugged in.
You can also add program shortcuts manually and change the look and feel of Appetizer by adjusting the icon size, program transparency, and even orientation (horizontal or vertical). You can also download alternate skins for Appetizer. The program is currently available in about a dozen languages, although not all of the translations are complete.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
jsmorley said 10:38AM on 4-23-2009
Won't use .png files for icons but only .ico, which is a show-stopper...
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Scarlett said 2:57PM on 5-23-2009
you can turn .png files to .ico files on http://ico.bradleygill.com/advanced.php
wolfsvein75 said 1:36PM on 4-23-2009
I tried the product and corrupted my profile quick launch in Windows XP. I had to delete my profile and redo my profile through safe mode. Do not use!!!!
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Dave Forster said 2:36PM on 4-23-2009
I really don't get programs like this ? Am i alone here ?
What do application launchers really give you that the standard "Quick Launch Toolbar" or "Start Menu" don't... and is it such a big deal that it's portable ? Doesn't that just mean your apps need to be installed in the same places on all machines you'd port it too ?
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she said 7:42AM on 6-10-2009
Yes Dave, you are alone over there.
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