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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:  Belltech Systems, LLC   Product:  DrawAnywhere    Added:  2008-04-12
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Screenshot mind mapping software DrawAnywhere     Screenshot mind mapping software DrawAnywhere     Screenshot mind mapping software DrawAnywhere    
What they say:  " What is DrawAnywhere?
DrawAnywhere is an online diagramming website, where you can draw, modify and share flowcharts and other diagrams, with the look & feel of a desktop application. It runs on any browser with Flash 9 installed. There is no need to download and install any custom software. It runs entirely on the web, and thus it is an always-on-access-anywhere solution. It meets all your diagramming needs without installing, maintaining and purchasing expensive software.

What can you draw?
Create any type of diagram such as Flowcharts, Process diagrams, Organizational charts, Floor-plans and more.

Main benefits
- Draw Flowcharts, Process diagrams, Organizational charts and more.
- Login from anywhere and modify your diagram.
- Share your diagram with others.
- Export your diagram as an image file (jpg, png etc) or a pdf file.
- No software to download and install. You just need a web browser with Flash player."
Observations:  No mind map examples or special provisions, but could easily be used to draw mind maps or concept maps. Web based, but not apparently designed to be collaborative.
Where:  http://www.drawanywhere.com/
OS: web based
Price:  Free
Categories: diagramming
 
From:  Ben Copsey   Product:  Shared Space    Added:  2007-12-22
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Screenshot mind mapping software Shared Space     Screenshot mind mapping software Shared Space     Screenshot mind mapping software Shared Space    
What they say:  " A tool for visual thinking, group working and content management. It allows users to create visual maps of information using web-like structures.
Documents from any application can be imported into a space, and the software's built in version control allows users to keep track of earlier versions of documents easily.
Relationships between elements can be described using links. Unlike hypertext links, such as those found on web pages, links are presented in a visual fashion, allowing users to see both linked elements concurrently, and traverse the space in both directions.
Spaces and views can be shared over the Internet or a local network. SS2 also makes use of Rendezvous, allowing you to see other users on your local network."
Observations:  Seems to have been in Beta since 2004, but there are promises of news about a new and related product dated November 2007.
Where:  http://www.shared-space.net/
OS: Mac
Price:  $35
Categories: concept maps, information management
 
From:  Bitsmith Software   Product:  Personal Knowbase    Added:  2006-06-18
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Screenshot mind mapping software Personal Knowbase     Screenshot mind mapping software Personal Knowbase     Screenshot mind mapping software Personal Knowbase    
What they say:  " Personal Knowbase Is a Unique Free-form Note Organizer Using Keywords.
It's the perfect software for organizing research notes, e-mail archives, tickler files, and more. Index your notes, messages, and ideas using keywords for fast access.

- Clean, intuitive interface
- No limits on number or size of notes
- No unmanageable data trees
- Index on keywords that you choose
- Password protect your private information"
Observations:  Outliner software
Where:  http://www.bitsmithsoft.com/
OS: Windows
Price:  US$40
Categories: outlines
 
Articles
Knowledge mapping for communities

Here's an interesting slideshow in which authors Simon Buckingham Shum and Alexandra Okada make a case for a move away from text towards knowledge or mind mapping presentation in a knowledge community. Their objective is to change cognition, no less.

Mindmapping for creativity

There's a lot to like in the (unrestrained!) enthusiasm this author shows for Mindmaps.   [Vic]

Mindmapping helps you be creative AND get things done

I've seen comments from people who have looked at mindmapping but never used the technique: "I never know what to do with the mindmap once I've got it." Well, here's one answer.   [Vic]

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]


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.