Easy to use portable Bitcoin client

[bitcats]

Here is the latest electrum portable client for windows.
No installation required, can be run on a thumb drive.
Questions from newbies are welcome.

Download: http://ge.tt/9YXEDNV/v/0
  

[John (John K.)]

Here is the latest electrum portable client for windows.
No installation required, can be run on a thumb drive.
Questions from newbies are welcome.

Download: ...
  

If you were a newbie I'd have deleted the post already. Posting executables without signing it is taboo.
The official Electrum download page is here: http://electrum.ecdsa.org/download.html
PS: I know you're posting a portable version, but do please provide the source to reassure others.

[bitcats]

Oh sorry! This is the source of the portable version: http://electrum.bitcoin.cz/download/nightly_builds/

[2weiX]

does this sport a connection through port 80 / 8080?
if not, it's useless to me (or anyone behind a firewall).

[bitcats]

I think it does: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=50936.msg622707#msg622707

[Bendur]

I have been meaning to give this a try, it looks a lot easier to use than the main client. Nice work!

[bitcats]

I have been meaning to give this a try, it looks a lot easier to use than the main client. Nice work!

Thanks
The core is still the main client, the only difference is the portable mode.
Dont forget to safe a copy of your wallet (electrum.dat). You can put it in a Truecrypt container or similar.

[kasvag0r1an]

I've heard about it but have been hesistant to try out new clients, but the fact that you mentioned
you can easily store it in a Truecrypt container makes it a winner in my eyes.

I'll give it a shot, but just wondering does it have any built-in security features like
you have to enter a password or something everytime you send btc.

I like that feature the most from the main bitcoin-qt client.

[sarah2]

Does it support others port else then 80
like 82,3128

[bitcats]

Does it support others port else then 80
like 82,3128

You can use e.g. TCP, http, https (443) and Tor. It also depends on the server you choose.
A good choice is electrum.bitcoin.cz

[bitcats]

I've heard about it but have been hesistant to try out new clients, but the fact that you mentioned
you can easily store it in a Truecrypt container makes it a winner in my eyes.

I always run Electrum-portable from a thumb drive. I open a Truecrypt container, start the client <> close the client, close the container, and the wallet is safe!  You should always keep a copy of the container on a second drive in case it gets corrupted.

Download: http://ge.tt/3CppLwT/v/0

[Roddy5690]

This is cool thanks!

[adamas]

Nice client, exactly what i was looking for! Now i can store the wallet on my usb flash drive.
Thanks for making it portable 

[bitcats]

Note: In the settings, only select "Lite" or "Classic" as the default GUI. Do not select GTK or Text - its not (yet) compatible!

[ThomasV]

Download: http:// ge.tt/3CppLwT/v/0

I do appreciate the work you do to promote Electrum.
However, I am very concerned by binaries distributed by third parties, because this is a potential vector for malware.

I guess this binary uses the --portable flag on startup, and this (hopefully) is the only difference.
why don't you ask slush to create an official "portable" executable file with this option?

[bitcats]

I guess this binary uses the --portable flag on startup, and this (hopefully) is the only difference.
why don't you ask slush to create an official "portable" executable file with this option?

I took the latest official slush build and made it portable using a batch file, quite simple. You can download and test it.
Yes, I would appreciate an "official" portable build from slush, like the previous builds from flatfly
I also would appreciate a slim client for everyday use with only the core features.  

[electrum1.6.0_Diff_QVxy]

I am using electrum 1.6.0
I tried going to a free bitcoin website to see if my wallet address was working (one of the five that electrum gave me)
Seemed to work since I tried another address and "it said" you already have a deposit in your wallet.

The problem is the electrum client
When I first started it out, it was the expanded GUI client interface ,
Unfortunately now all I see is the small skin interface without the usual commands

After searching for the last two hours, I still don't know how to go back to that larger GUI screen as there are no buttons to indicate how to do that.

Any ideas ?
I'm using Ubuntu 12.04 (32bit)  and I am just starting my knowledge of linux and Ubuntu
but learn quickly.

argh, frustrating when all i see our posts about the code etc. which is above my head

[ThomasV]

I am using electrum 1.6.0
I tried going to a free bitcoin website to see if my wallet address was working (one of the five that electrum gave me)
Seemed to work since I tried another address and "it said" you already have a deposit in your wallet.

The problem is the electrum client
When I first started it out, it was the expanded GUI client interface ,
Unfortunately now all I see is the small skin interface without the usual commands

After searching for the last two hours, I still don't know how to go back to that larger GUI screen as there are no buttons to indicate how to do that.

Any ideas ?
I'm using Ubuntu 12.04 (32bit)  and I am just starting my knowledge of linux and Ubuntu
but learn quickly.

argh, frustrating when all i see our posts about the code etc. which is above my head

it is in the menu, 'classic gui'

[electrum1.6.0_Diff_QVxy]

in the menu ?
classic gui ?

ahh, I don't know have a clue what/where that is,
in my client i have only two buttons Receive and Send

where / how can I get this classic gui which was I originally wanted to know

if you can give exact simple instructions like I am a fucking retard, that would be appreciated

thanks

[Schabooza]

Above the BitCoinCount and Receive there should be Fields called Bitcoin View Extra and Help. You click on View then Classic View.