TheBrain 9 is out of beta

Posted by Harlan Hugh
Mar 19, 2018 at 12:49 AM

Hello all,

Thanks for your posts. We’re thrilled to have completed the release of 9 and are already working on version 10.

Obviously, we think version 9 is great. ;-) The underlying architecture is vastly superior and so much more reliable. As you will see, this new platform will enable us to develop future versions faster and more ambitiously. FYI, the #1 most important improvement in version 9 based on user surveys is the redesigned user interface.

Yes, the new notes editor has been a little controversial. We decided to focus on making notes more reliable, easier to use, and more consistent. While version 8 allowed basically anything inside of notes, version 9’s notes are concentrated on performing on core editing features very well. As seen here, some people love the change and others miss version 8’s notes. In any case, the notes editor as it stands is a solid foundation upon which we will continue to build.

We’ve known for some time that Java’s lifespan as a platform for desktop applications is approaching obsolescence - that was one of the many reasons we under took the 5 year process of rewriting TheBrain from scratch.

Graham, I found your support ticket history about sync not working for you. Since we were in beta it did take a little more than 2 months to solve. Apologies for that. I extended your service by several months as a token of our appreciation for your patience and support.

Regards,
-Harlan (from TheBrain)