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Posted by maties
Mar 11, 2014 at 11:56 AM
which software satisfy the criteria?
2 general thoughts
-software must not lock-in….
-avoiding/minimizing new problems in the future….
must:
all platforms (Windows, MacOS, Linux) and (mobile os (optional))
open source (GPL)
open data formats (storing, import, export)
free to use
full control over your data (no registration required and no cloud, just cloud-optional)
integrated backup (local, online optional)
list-view of all data (type, name, created, changed, keywords, backup-status .....)
synchronization between desktops (and mobile-devices)
powersearch functions (intelligent ranking like Devonthink, CT)
note-taking (both: classic rtf-notes and free-form like OneNote, Circus Ponies Notebook)
data visualization (concept-data-mapping)
auto-tagging (intelligent content recognition like Devonthink, CT, Circus Ponies Multidex)
manual-tagging
pdf-annotation (no lock-in), exportable
Great software, but it is a lock-in:
( qiqqa (win-only), connectedtext (win-only), devonthink (mac-only) but “index-folders-functionality”, onenote (win-only), circus ponies notebook (mac-only).....)
After long search, I found “docear” to meet most important criteria of no lock-in…..
Any other software suggestions to get the best compromise (no lock-in)?
Posted by Daly de Gagne
Mar 11, 2014 at 12:46 PM
Your criteria are clear, but you then list various programs.
But it is far from clear what you want software for.
If you are looking for general note taking software that is one thing.
If you want academic software that is another thing.
Daly
Posted by maties
Mar 11, 2014 at 01:09 PM
All in one
academic software and note taking software
Posted by Dr Andus
Mar 11, 2014 at 01:44 PM
maties wrote:
All in one
>academic software and note taking software
Have you looked at WizNote? I haven’t tried it but there are some enthusiastic reviews here (I don’t know how it handles PDFs though):
http://www.outlinersoftware.com/topics/viewt/4877/0/wiznote-from-china-httpwwwwizcnindexhtml
http://www.donationcoder.com/forum/index.php?topic=36909.msg345599#msg345599
Otherwise you’ve got a pretty tough set of criteria there to fulfil. In terms of your academic needs Citavi seems to fit the bill, but not your other criteria. Here is an argument in favour of Citavi (by someone who also uses Docear):
http://drandus.wordpress.com/2012/12/29/developing-a-final-outline/comment-page-1/#comment-6177
Posted by Daly de Gagne
Mar 11, 2014 at 02:01 PM
Zotero comes to mind as does Mendeley.
A favourite program of mind is Notezilla, a sticky note app. It allows for categorizing notes, having separate memo boards for note devotes to specific topics, has ability to stick notes on items from other programs.
I find its flexibility and elegant simplicity appealing. In some ways I use it like a lot of ppl use OneNote though it lacks some of OneNote’s features (which I am unlikely to use anyway). More and more I do my thinking, reflecting, and brainstorming in Notezilla.
Many ppl work Evernote into their system of notetaking, as well as WhizFolders and MyInfo - I have used, and continue to use all three, for notekeeping.
I’ve been disappointed by qiqqa.
If I was doing heavy duty academic work I’d probably buy Citavi, but it is beyond my means right now.
Much of my writing related notetaking is also done the old fashioned way - using index cards and a fountain pen inked with one of my favourite Noodler’s inks (incidentally, Noodlers make a water based ink which binds immediately with cellulose in paper, creating a bond which makes it waterproof).
Daly
maties wrote:
All in one
>academic software and note taking software