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Software for mindmapping and information organization

Software for mindmapping and
information organisation

Vic's compendium of software that supports knowledge management and information organisation in graphical form. Includes mind mappers, concept mappers, outliners, hierarchical organisers, KM support and knowledge browsers, 2D and 3D.More...










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From:  bubbl.us   Product:  bubbl.us    Added:  2007-02-04
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Screenshot mind mapping software bubbl.us     Screenshot mind mapping software bubbl.us    
What they say:  " What is it?
The simplest way to brainstorm online.
Why bubbl.us?
It's extremely easy to use and has almost no learning curve. Our intuitive user interface lets anyone brainstorm and organize ideas without getting in the way.
Features
Share and work together with your friends.
Brainstorm without touching the mouse.
Display your ideas online or through email.
Print your work."
Observations:  On-line mindmapping software for those who like to work from the keyboard.
Watch out - it's not bubble.us - there's no 'e'. I got caught! Bubble.us will show certificate errors.
There's a brief but useful review at http://www.danemorgan.com/mind-mapping-software-fast-free-simple-online/7/
Where:  http://bubbl.us/
OS: browser based
Price: 
Categories: concept maps, mind maps
 
From:  Buzan Online Limited   Product:  iMindMap    Added:  2007-02-28
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Screenshot mind mapping software iMindMap     Screenshot mind mapping software iMindMap     Screenshot mind mapping software iMindMap    
What they say:  " iMindMap(tm) - Software That Helps You Think!
Tony Buzan is the world's leading expert on the brain and is the inventor of Mind Maps(r), the thinking tool used by over 250 million people. Mind Mapping helps you to excel in every area of your life by allowing you to achieve your full mental potential. A Mind Map is a tool for any thinking task.
Whilst many products have claimed to allow you to Mind Map on a computer, none have managed to fully duplicate Tony's world renown (sic) process. Until now that is! iMindMap(tm) gives you the infinite visual variety, portability, freedom, brain friendliness and effectiveness of traditional highly proven Mind Mapping techniques.
Will run in a browser as a Java Applet. Platform specific versions are also available for the Apple Mac, Windows PC and for Linux

Edited for length from a press release:
Elements : for those who want to simply Mind Map and organise ideas;
Professional : for businesses and organisations to be creative, think and display Mind Maps;
Ultimate : fully integrated project management system ... for business proposals, brainstorming, scheduling, development and event planning."

Observations:  Now (Aug. 2010) at version 4
Where:  http://www.imindmap.com/
OS: Linux, Mac, Windows
Price:  Elements GBP49/EURO69/USD99; Professional GBP99/EUR125/USD199; Ultimate GBP149/EUR189/USD299
Categories: mind maps
 
From:  C Point   Product:  Antechinus Draw Magic    Added:  2004-02-05
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Screenshot mind mapping software Antechinus Draw Magic     Screenshot mind mapping software Antechinus Draw Magic    
What they say:  " Antechinus Draw Magic is a flowcharting, diagramming, and drawing program that comes with a vast set of extensible clipart libraries. Speed up your work with the ready-made solutions and sets of drawing objects."
Observations:  Looks good - a lot like a limited form of Visio (much cheaper of course). Claims to be able to draw mindmaps but they don't include one amongst the many examples. The context diagram is the closest.
Where:  http://www.c-point.com/draw_magic.php
OS: Windows
Price:  US$35
Categories: diagramming, flowcharts
 
Articles
Mindmapping can remove creativity blocks

Here's a view of creativity worth reading. It mentions mindmapping only briefly but it does provide a hint to one of the ways around creative blockage. I've added one of my own at the foot.   [Vic]

Crack the barriers to creativity

Mind mapping can help with creativity – it frees you from the rigidity of lists for example – and with its visual approach stimulates alternative ways of viewing a problem. But here, Joann adds a barrage of other techniques to help you crack barriers to creativity.   [Vic]

Basic introduction to mindmapping

I didn't see why this shouldn't work all the year round. No need to wait for the New Year - here it is.   [Vic]

Mindmapping for the quick-witted

This is a good, quick description of what mindmapping is, when applied to its use for note taking. It’s a little short on specifics and examples, so you’ll have to browse further on mind-mapping.org for those.   [Vic]

Vegetable or royalty – take your pick with mindmapping

Whether you have vegetable or royal aspirations, I can confirm that you'll find mindmapping a great way of calming yourself down when you have many calls on your time, ideas buzzing round your head and objectives to meet. But it must fit your own personal style of thinking, and you must set aside the time to do it! That's how I bust stress, not by mapping out my stressful times. But we're all different, and maybe this will work for you.   [Vic]


The opinions are Vic's but material in quotes that follows "What they say" is quoted from the vendors' web sites. Product names used in this web site are for identification purposes only. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  If you come across any software that isn't here but you think should be, please let me know: Vic at the above domain. If you have questions about mind mapping, concept mapping or outlining, you can let me know and I'll give it my best shot.