Memory device with applications software for releasable connection to a host computer

摘要

There is disclosed a memory device that is releasably connectable to a computer, and which contains at least one applications software package and associated data. Upon connection to the computer, the applications software package runs directly from the device without being uploaded or installed on the computer. In this way, a user of the device may work on any compatible computer using his or her preferred applications software packages and data, without having to configure the computer or install any particular software or data.