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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:  Climbing Mind Ltd.   Product:  ThoughtMuse    Added:  2009-09-01
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Screenshot mind mapping software ThoughtMuse    
What they say:  " Basic (free): Save and share 3 mindmaps online
Gold ($2.95/month): Save and share 30 mindmaps online; Encrypted, secure connection
Platinum ($4.95/month); Save and share unlimited mindmaps online; Access to all present and future features; All-inclusive"
Observations:  Similar to Co-mapping and Meadmap, this is a left-to-right graphical organizer. I see this as more a graphical outliner than a mind mapper.
Maps can be shared but no provision for collaborative editing is mentioned.
Where:  http://thoughtmuse.com/
OS: browser based
Price:  Limited free option; $3/month; US$5/month
Categories: mind maps, outlines
 
From:  CoCo Systems Ltd.   Product:  VisiMap (once called InfoMap Lite)    Added:  2006-06-24
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Screenshot mind mapping software VisiMap (once called InfoMap Lite)    
What they say:  " Based on the usefulness and simplicity of graphical 'visual maps' (similar to what are variously called idea maps or brain maps), VisiMap Professional adds efficient data entry, automatic layout, striking presentation, powerful map structuring, manipulation, and printing features, and sophisticated document import and export facilities to create an invaluable asset that produces visual solutions to all kinds of business and personal applications."
Observations:  A visual organizer with mind mapping overtones.
Where:  http://www.visimap.com/ owned by http://www.coco.co.uk/ssvm.html
OS: Windows
Price:  GBP89 US$171
Categories: visual organizer
 
From:  Codemart   Product:  MindMeister    Added:  2007-03-11
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Screenshot mind mapping software MindMeister    
What they say:  " MindMeister is a collaborative online mind mapping tool - you can capture your thoughts and share them instantly with friends and colleagues.
MindMeister supports all the standard features of a classic mind mapping tool - only online, and with as many simultaneous users as you like!
MindMeister brings the concept of mind mapping to the web, using its facilities for real-time collaboration to allow truly global brainstorming sessions.
Users can create, manage and share mind maps online and access them anytime, from anywhere. In brainstorming mode, fellow MindMeisters from around the world (or just in different rooms) can simultaneously work on the same mind map - and see each other's changes as they happen. Using integrated Skype calls, they can throw around new ideas and put them down on 'paper' at the same time."
Observations:  Three on-line mindmapping services burst onto the web in early 2007 and this one is streets ahead of the others. It covers a full range of mind mapping functions and allows import and export to formats that can be accepted by several mind mapping software packages. If you need to collaborate while mindmapping, this is a good choice.
Where:  http://www.mindmeister.com
OS: browser based
Price:  Free / US$4/month / team US@2.8/seat/month
Categories: mind maps
 
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.