Re: Removable drive
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 In [EMAIL PROTECTED]">mid:[EMAIL PROTECTED], Thomas F. [TF] wrote:' WB Is it true that version 2.x of TheBat will have all files needed WB in the main directory? In other words, no need for a registry WB file? TF I have not heard this, and frankly, I doubt it. The registry keys TF that TB uses are located in HK_Current_User and the very reason TF for this is that many people use TB on the same computer with TF someone else, and they use different ID's. So they most likely TF have different settings in their TB and use the advantages of HKCU TF to its full extent. With the ini file system, you could still have multiple users with different configurations. This is what the 'start in:' option in shortcut properties are for. You install TB! once, but you'll have separate folders each containing it's own ini file and mail directories etc. The advantage is that you could use different configurations within the same user space. No need to logon as a different user to get to a different HKCU. Of, course, you can do it the logon way as well. Just place the start-in directory in each users own user space. You could also easily have two separate installations working with, *at the same time*, if you like. A test installation and a working installation. Not to mention portability. Wayne mentioned security in in his USB solution but didn't directly mention the real advantage of what he was proposing, i.e., a portable installation. This could relieve the headache of some having to keep installations synchronised. Just use the same installation all the time. I really think this is the way to go. - -- Allie C Martin \ TB! v1.62/Beta1 Windows XP Pro List Moderator/ PGP Key - http://pub-key.ac-martin.com ' -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- iEYEARECAAYFAj1bjE8ACgkQV8nrYCsHF+I/dwCg8sB4kmhd5X1jIpaq3DiQQSZv vUMAoNYYJSeD69ZP9sbduFvXe9+Iot14 =9KBH -END PGP SIGNATURE- Current version is 1.61 | Using TBUDL information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re: Removable drive
Hello Wayne, On Wed, 14 Aug 2002 18:46:56 -0700 GMT (15/08/02, 08:46 +0700 GMT), Wayne Black wrote: WB Is it true that version 2.x of TheBat will have all files needed in WB the main directory? In other words, no need for a registry file? I have not heard this, and frankly, I doubt it. The registry keys that TB uses are located in HK_Current_User and the very reason for this is that many people use TB on the same computer with someone else, and they use different ID's. So they most likely have different settings in their TB and use the advantages of HKCU to its full extent. WB It would be great security too since TheBat would not even reside on WB your computer. I am not sure about this. If all someone needs is to take away the USB drive, and can then plug it in any computer, it doesn't sound secure to me. I feel much safer having depend TB on my PC, over which I have more physical control than over a portable drive. The bad boy has to either sit on my own chair (he who doth that is doomed), carry the computer away (less likely than carrying a USB drive) or gain access through the internet (hacking / trojans etc) which I hope to prevent. No, I think it would be a lot less security if TB resided completely on a USB drive. Unless you lock the drive into a safe, right there with your diamond rings and the cash money the IRS doesn't know about. Ad You have a USB drive and need security for your email? Try SecureBat! Click here: www.ritlabs.com /Ad -- Cheers, Thomas. Moderator der deutschen The Bat! Beginner Liste. Never do card tricks for the group you play poker with. Message reply created with The Bat! 1.62/Beta1 under Chinese Windows 98 4.10 Build A using an AMD Athlon K7 1.2GHz, 128MB RAM Current version is 1.61 | Using TBUDL information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
