In a previous blog I gave instructions on how to install "Notes on a Stick". Well, forget that. We created a much easier way of doing it.
Just in case you didn’t read my previous blog post, let me back up and explain. Portable Notes is an installation of Lotus Notes on a USB flash drive. When plugged into a PC, you can start up your own copy of the Notes client. It can include your ID file and your workspace. The advantage of this compared to using the web iNotes is that you are accessing the client and you can open mail plus other databases.
To make it simple, we took all the files that get installed on the USB flash drive and stuffed them into a self extracting zip file and then put that file up on Softweb (under Email–Lotus Notes–Portable Notes). So, basically, after you download the zip file (Notes702-usb.exe), all you have to do is double click on the zip file and extract it to your USB flash drive. Follow the instructions on Softweb or read them here.
Once you install the files on your USB flash drive (and add your ID and Contacts — (Names)), you now have a working Notes client that you can take with you wherever you go. I already had reports of people taking it worldwide and not having any trouble. Not only can you access your mail database, but also any other Notes databases that you use.
Here’s an added bonus. If you plug your USB drive into a Linux system that has wine (a Windows emulator) installed you can run your Portable Notes on a Linux box! I am amazed!
Another strange thing happened. While testing this, I mistakenly unzipped the package to my SB Drive, the X drive share that all students have (coming soon for faculty and staff). I went to a computer in a SINC site and it worked while being executed off that share as well.
I cannot find the portable notes exe file on softweb. What am I missing?
Bill,
It is on softweb.cc.sunysb.edu under Email, Lotus Notes and then it is the third line down starting, “Windows 2000/XP/2003 Portable Notes-v7.0.2″. The instructions are on the same line towards the right. Give it a try!
Hi
Couldn’t get access to the softweb, would you kindly share the file storing on a different storage place.
Thanks
VJ
I usually use Tomboy as a notes application, but this sounds great as well.
I will definitely try this, as Tomboy is currently Linux-only.
Hi,
is the file strictly for SBU students or is there another site we can access the file???
Thks
I use Portable Notes too, thanks for your share.
The above contents are very useful! Thanks for the Wonderful Information
I can’t even tell you how many times my flash drive saved me with note and papers that got wet! I think it is very cool how we are being able to do all this stuff with such a little flash drive. Pretty soon we will end up sticking the usb drive into our head!
Ian
Me too using Tomboy till now. Will definitely give this a try….
I am currently using portable notes. Nice share.
There is a download error
Portable notes is excellent!
I have been using portable notes till date and I must say that they are simply fabulous to use!
Hail Portable Notes. I downloaded them from another source. Found this one broken.
Hi
Couldn’t get access to the softweb, would you kindly share the file storing on a different storage place. or Mail to Me
Thanks
You need to use your Stony Brook ID number and your birthday in YYMMDD format in order to get into Softweb. You have to be an active student, faculty or staff member at Stony Brook to download this software.
I can’t even tell you how many times my flash drive saved me with note and papers that got wet! I think it is very cool how we are being able to do all this stuff with such a little flash drive. Pretty soon we will end up sticking the usb drive into our head!
Will appreciate very much if any one can provide site to download Notes702-usb.exe
Apparently I am in the same boat as many others. Because I do not have access you the site, Is there an alternate site that someone can post the URL to download this software?
Much Appreciated!!
great Goodwin!
pleas,
a charter pass for access to softweb.cc.sunysb.edu for Notes702-usb.exe, no more.
if you say “a”, you can say “b”
Azamat,
I’m afraid I’m not used to Yoda speak. Did I somehow offend in my request for accesss to this file?
The request still remains. Anyone with knowledge of where this file can be obtained via download would be a real friend if they could share the secret.
Thanks
I am another one who needs access to the softweb. Send help quick!
Great, easy , and worked!
And it’s really save me a lot of time.
much better than previous blog, thanks for you hard working!!!!
HI!
i’m a newbie lotus admin that is not a softweb user.
Please, can anyone share the Mr. Bowman’s great job? I’m really interested in Portable Notes client.
Thanks in advanced