[access-uk] Re: pen drives
- From: "Ibrahim Gucukoglu" <ibrahim_gucukoglu@xxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 17:20:54 -0000
Hi.
Standard pen drives will just provide you with storage, you might be able to
put programs on them but I've never done this. The u3 system is specifically
designed to allow you to run a wide range of programs directly from the drive.
You insert the drive and any program you set to launch at start-up such as a
virus scanner will launch automatically, similarly with email software, you
launch that through the U3 launcher console. If you frequently use computers
that are public or you use another person's computer or laptop, a U3 drive is a
must have as it ensures that all cashing, data and saved documents are saved on
the drive itself so you have no trace left on the used computer.
All the best, Ibrahim
----- Original Message -----
From: ANDY COLLINS
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 4:54 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: pen drives
Are you saying that programmes can't be installed on a standard pen drive? -
Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: Ibrahim Gucukoglu
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 4:46 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: pen drives
Hi.
A standard pen drive will probably do for you then. A smart pen drive will
allow you to do all the stuff a standard drive can do, but you can encrypt the
drive with a password and install programs on the drive itself IE email and
virus scanning software. Plug your pen drive in to a pc and you'll have your
own email instantly and the virus scanner will ensure the machine your using is
free and prevent infected files from being copied to your drive as that is how
some viruses spread. The above is just an example of what a U3 drive can do; I
personally wouldn't go back to using a standard drive again.
----- Original Message -----
From: ANDY COLLINS
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 4:43 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: pen drives
What is the difference? What advantage if any does a Smart Pen drive have
over a standard drive?
I just want to transfer files, and maybe store some data -
Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: Ibrahim Gucukoglu
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 4:05 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: pen drives
Hi.
It depends on what type of pen drive your looking for. If your looking
for just a standard pen drive, they should be compatible with both xp and vista
with no issues arising. If your thinking of buying a smart pen drive such as a
U3 drive, you'll need to check that any applications you install on it are
up-to-date and are compatible with vista. In some cases, you will also have to
update the U3 launcher software as the preinstalled version on some drives is
not compatible with vista. An updated version is available at www.u3.com.
Hope this helps.
----- Original Message -----
From: ANDY COLLINS
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 3:57 PM
Subject: [access-uk] pen drives
Hi all -
I'm going to end up with a vista laptop and an XP netbook; I'm
thihnking of getting a pen drive to transfer data, are there different kinds of
USB pen drives? Are there any compatible issues? Also, are pen drives just plug
and play, or do they need to be configured in some way?
Thanks -
Andy
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