Your choice of mind mapping software

Posted by Graham Smith
Oct 19, 2006 at 06:49 AM

Stephen

>In subsequent posts you clarify what you are looking for.

In truth I am not sure what I am looking for, as I do use many of the other features for other things, but my requirements for mind mapping are very simple as I don’t find a mind mapping aproach to “everything” all that useful, and I fail to see the appeal of large mind maps.

>I think Buzan was onto something when
>he noticed the particular usability of radial outlines for core outlining. On the
>other hand, some of the factors he emphasized have struck me as pure distraction. I do
>not think the use of color automatically interests the brain to justify gratuitous
>coloration.

I think the emphaisis on colour and pictures is based on aiding memory, as Buzans real interest is in learning and memory. However, like you, I find them more of a distraction and don’t use them - but maybe we are both wrong :-)

>Since you know Visi-Map, I would suggest you check
>out Visual-Mind.

Its actually years since i used Visi-Map, but based on your comments, I think I will revisit Visi-Map and have a look at Visual Mind.

Thanks,

Graham