Folding Text 2.1 out -- now abandoned by Hog Bay

Posted by Mick S
Oct 20, 2015 at 02:09 AM

Nice to see org-mode getting some attention around here. It is indeed almost bottomless in terms of ability and functionality, which is probably why some people think of it more in terms of an operating system than a simple text editor.
Some time back I attempted to wean myself away from my org-mode habit. I lasted about a year before I caved in and returned to the fold. I tried everything on the market but in the end I just couldn’t manage without it. If I were sent to a desert island where I was allowed only one piece of software, Emacs with org-mode would be my choice.

I accept that many people do find it daunting and impenetrable, no doubt in part as a result of the staggering facility it provides. You may meet half a dozen org-mode users, all of whom use it in such different ways that it seems they are using totally different software. The trick is to work out in advance just what you want the software to do then go back and figure out how to make it accomplish what you want, ignoring the stuff you don’t need. I’d encourage everyone to take a good look at it. It may not be anything you need but then again you might just find exactly what you’re after.