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Posted by cpb
Sep 29, 2011 at 04:15 AM
Actually the civ example is pretty representative here; civ5 is slower, fatter, less customizable, less feature-rich and arguably more beside-the-point than some of its predecessors.
-cpb
Paulo Diniz wrote:
...
>Civilization -> Civ5
>Grandview and Lotus Agenda ->
>???
...
Posted by Cassius
Sep 29, 2011 at 04:17 AM
Paulo Diniz wrote:
>The slightly paranoid side in me keeps
>questioning if the lack of more powerful (while still being intuitive, quick and fun )
>tools for dealing and managing big amounts of data *in a PERSONAL/INDIVIDUAL* level
>isn’t actually a deliberate omission by the big players in the tech/software
>world.
>
>After all, the lack of market can’t be used as an excuse if we consider that
>people don’t know what they need/want until they actually get it.
>
>If we consider the
>gaming industry, comparing the progress made in the last two decades, and compare it
>with the PIM software market in the same period of time, then the situation really
>deserves a small laugh.
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Cassius replies:
I respectively disagree. I don’t know what you consider a ‘large” amount of data, but a really large amount of data requires really large storage and processing capacity—really FAST processing capacity. We’re talking REAL MONEY. Same goes for software.
Good video games cost REAL MONEY to produce. About 2-3 years ago my son was in charge of a $35 Million video game development project. No one would put that much money into a project unless they thought that they would sell many millions of copies.
I don’t think any developer thinks that the market for “Personal/Individual” software for processing large amounts of data has a potential market large enough to cover the development cost. (The individuals probably couldn’t afford either the needed hardware or the software.)
Posted by JBfrom
Sep 29, 2011 at 07:03 AM
I also don’t know what you consider to be “big data” but my largest org-mode file is 94 megabytes of plain text… and it works without lag. That’s enough to choke any other PIM I know of that’s more sophisticated than a simple text editor. And I do find org-mode fun now that I’ve discovered Xah Lee’s site, although I’ll admit it was somewhat mysterious and frustrating before.
I guess the other “big data” software I have is my wordpress T3 install which currently has over 1000 entries plus multimedia and also operates without lag.
Hmm come to think of it Gmail and Google Reader qualify as big data as well, as does the Greplin plugin that searches them both…
Posted by Daly de Gagne
Sep 29, 2011 at 02:08 PM
Trader, that’s a good question - why do I crimp?
Like you, I enjoy trying different software programs, looking for something new, a better way to organize information, and so on.
I’m aware that underlying that is my own difficulty organizing myself, and keeping on track. As some here may know, I deal with issues related to ADHD, depression, and executive dysfunction. At times I just get plain stuck.
Some of the people I’ve met over the years experience similar tendencies. Trying new software is both a way of looking for a solution and, as Trader says, it’s a way of feeling you’re doing something when in fact, you’re not.
I think, when stuck, it’s important to know when CRIMPing is a positive step forward, or simply a substitute for worthwhile action, for getting unstuck. Of course, when stuck and seemingly unable to do anything productive the greatest challenge is simply knowing what to do to move from inaction to being in action. Yesterday on my blog I posted on one strategy for getting unstuck..
Here’s the url for that post: http://www.exuberanteclectic.com/2011/09/get-unstuck-use-time-ins-to-move-from.html I hope the post is helpful.
I find it helps me when I realize I’m in CRIMP mode to discern whether it is worthwhile in that moment, or a way for me to feel like I’m doing something when I am otherwise stuck or avoiding what needs to be done.
Daly
tradercclee wrote:
>Hi everyone,
>Been reading this forum for a while… It’s obvious that there a lot of
>fellow CRIMPers here.
>My question is: Why do you CRIMP?
>
>I use various outliners,
>info visualizers, PIMs, etc to gather ideas for long term goals, and then break them
>down to form best plan of attack.
>
>I go from software to software, constantly looking
>for something that can capture and synthesize my thoughts better.
>At the end of the
>day, I think I’m CRIMPing because it’s more fun learning/using new software to
>organize info, than it is to actually just organize my info. :)
>
>Also, maybe it makes
>me feel like I’m *doing* something productive when I move information around.
>Once
>I’ve organized info in a software and need to start turning the info into action, I go on
>to other software to move information there (and feel productive without doing the
>actions :)).
>
>Anyway… Wanted to share my own tendencies!
>
>Lastly (catering to my
>CRIMP side :)) - What software have you found to most effectively turn your long term
>big goals/ideas into action?
Posted by Daly de Gagne
Sep 29, 2011 at 02:08 PM
Trader, that’s a good question - why do I crimp?
Like you, I enjoy trying different software programs, looking for something new, a better way to organize information, and so on.
I’m aware that underlying that is my own difficulty organizing myself, and keeping on track. As some here may know, I deal with issues related to ADHD, depression, and executive dysfunction. At times I just get plain stuck.
Some of the people I’ve met over the years experience similar tendencies. Trying new software is both a way of looking for a solution and, as Trader says, it’s a way of feeling you’re doing something when in fact, you’re not.
I think, when stuck, it’s important to know when CRIMPing is a positive step forward, or simply a substitute for worthwhile action, for getting unstuck. Of course, when stuck and seemingly unable to do anything productive the greatest challenge is simply knowing what to do to move from inaction to being in action. Yesterday on my blog I posted on one strategy for getting unstuck..
Here’s the url for that post: http://www.exuberanteclectic.com/2011/09/get-unstuck-use-time-ins-to-move-from.html I hope the post is helpful.
I find it helps me when I realize I’m in CRIMP mode to discern whether it is worthwhile in that moment, or a way for me to feel like I’m doing something when I am otherwise stuck or avoiding what needs to be done.
Daly
tradercclee wrote:
>Hi everyone,
>Been reading this forum for a while… It’s obvious that there a lot of
>fellow CRIMPers here.
>My question is: Why do you CRIMP?
>
>I use various outliners,
>info visualizers, PIMs, etc to gather ideas for long term goals, and then break them
>down to form best plan of attack.
>
>I go from software to software, constantly looking
>for something that can capture and synthesize my thoughts better.
>At the end of the
>day, I think I’m CRIMPing because it’s more fun learning/using new software to
>organize info, than it is to actually just organize my info. :)
>
>Also, maybe it makes
>me feel like I’m *doing* something productive when I move information around.
>Once
>I’ve organized info in a software and need to start turning the info into action, I go on
>to other software to move information there (and feel productive without doing the
>actions :)).
>
>Anyway… Wanted to share my own tendencies!
>
>Lastly (catering to my
>CRIMP side :)) - What software have you found to most effectively turn your long term
>big goals/ideas into action?