Re: The Bottom Line

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Posted by sub
2004-10-11 05:34:50

> ...the biggest issue besetting the user, whether he _should_ try to find a single knowledge management program that does it all.

> I agree that my question is hypothetical and does not represent what we are all doing in the real world

Steve Z.,

Thanks for the initiative that led to fascinating series of messages.

In fact, I believe that your question reflects the real world situation to a great extent. At some point one needs to reduce time spent in try-outs, learning curves, adaptation, tool changes, import/export, transfers etc, and dedicate more time spent in the actual work. Isn’t this what the whole IT revolution concept is supposed to be about? Easier, simpler, faster and more powerful.

Consistency rules. After more than a year looking for the ideal outliner / info manager I’ve ended up with two complementary programs on which I’m doing most of my work. Though occasionally I may miss a function and will keep hoping for something better, I am much more concerned with transfering everything that I have scattered around into those two programs. If it’s not in there in the first place, any kind of additional features are useless (NINO - Nothing In Nothing Out).

Given that (personal) knowledge management still appears to be in its infancy considering the sheer computing power available in a home PC, I now empathise with people who are reluctant to switch from GrandView, or whatever, to current “state of the art” tools. In fact, for certain things, there’s still nothing like a good ol’ paper diary, rolodex and scribbling pad.

Thanks again. A

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