Despite its age, AutoCAD 2010 introduced several groundbreaking features that are still useful today: AEC Magazine AutoCAD 2010 releases - AEC Magazine
Unlike the standard version of Autodesk AutoCAD 2010, the "Portable" version is typically packaged by third-party developers. It compresses the core application files into a single executable (.exe) or a small folder. This allows it to:
: You don't need administrative rights to "install" the software on a new computer.
AutoCAD 2010 Portable: The Complete Guide to On-the-Go Drafting
: It can be stored and launched directly from a USB stick or external hard drive. Key Features of the 2010 Version