Markdown vs WSYWYG

Posted by Dr Andus
Sep 13, 2013 at 11:41 AM

Chris Murtland wrote:
>I think the problem comes from the fact that PIMs or personal databases
>or tree-based info managers:
> > 1. simply can’t reasonably handle the volume and diversity of
>information on an ongoing basis
> 2. are “spread too thin” to develop every conceivable feature you might
>want to have in regard to your information
> 3. give equal weight to each item

Excellent points, Chris. Which is why it is becoming increasingly more interesting to discuss arrangements of software (tool-chains) and ‘workflows’, than comparing individual pieces of software.

Regarding dealing with the volume of data, I’d argue for a multi-level approach, in order of increasing value. 1) ignore or delete; 2) keep it in the background (in the email inbox etc.), where it can be searched for, if necessary 3) record its location (link to it), if need to return to it, 4) capture and import into relevant software for further categorisation and analysis, 5) archive it, back it up online/offline etc.

Interesting point you make about Markdown. It goes hand in hand with the resurgence of text-only apps and minimalist apps.

I wish there were more meta-applications out there, where you could easily model (arrange and lin