Portable memory drive with portable applications and cross-computer system management application

Abstract

A system and method for transporting the look, feel, and function of one's personalized computer preferences across multiple host computers, including the appearance, settings, programs, and user data. This system and method uses a portable memory device and a data management system that maintains a consistent interface and data file structure on multiple host computers, including a common visual desktop interface. The portable memory solution also provides mobile access to the user's applications and personal data files. The memory device is capable of being connected to multiple host computers via a standard interface such as a USB port.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A portable computer data system method, comprising:
 providing a portable memory drive;   wherein said memory drive has a common interface for connection to a first computer system and a second computer system;   providing a data management program; and   wherein when said memory drive is in communication with said first computer system or said second computer system, said data management program directs at least a portion of the user-definable options of the user interface to be substantially the same on both said first second computer system and said second computer system.