How to make software portable

[domma]

Can someone please tell how to make software portable

[Solaris]

VMware Thinapp might help:
http://www.vmware.com/products/thinapp/

"Run any version of virtually any application on a single operating system without conflicts. You can even run multiple versions of the same application. Plug VMware ThinApp, formerly known as Thinstall, into your existing management infrastructure and accelerate your software development and desktop deployment. Deliver and deploy applications more efficiently, more securely, and more cost-effectively with agentless application virtualization.

* Package each application with its own DLL file and registry changes to eliminate installation conflicts
* Execute applications on locked-down PCs in 100% user mode
* Run applications from any media without needing admin privileges"

BTW, it is a Shareware.

[Mark]

When you download a file.. if theres a portable option.. download that.. but for none portable.. (may not work with some softwares)

When you install it.. change the filepath to your memory stick

[prashanthpai]

Many softwares are portable like vlc, audacity, winamp etc
And give this site a visit http://portableapps.com/
You do get illegal "portable versions" on the net.