Suggestions for development of cross-platform Linux Outliner Note-taking software

Posted by Tom S.
Sep 5, 2009 at 03:34 PM

Carrot wrote:

>Out initial idea is that it would include
>many of the features of applications like MyBase, Surfulator but perhaps allow the
>flexible positioning of notes on a page like in BasketNotes or OneNote.
> >In addition
>to having standard note-taking functions (assigning notes in a tree-like
>structure) that is being able to capture entire or partial selections of web pages,
>and have the ability to add notes about the webclippings.
> >We envisage that the base
>version of the software will be open-source and free. A paid pro version will help pay
>for the high cost of developing the program.
> >Suggestions on the following would be
>very much appreciated:
> >- features you would like to see

Since no one else has chimed in on this I will throw out a response. The applications that you cited above are a good start. All are generally positively reviewed.

I will add a few more considerations.

Most of us here very fondly remember Lotus Agenda and Grandview and like Ecco a great deal. All of these had one thing in common. It was extremely easy to apply custom characteristics, literally transforming any input into any type of item desired. For instance, an email could become an appointment with the click of a mouse button and a choice of date. Any “tag” or folder could be applied with a checkbox. Most of us associate this in modern applications with the use of “columns”. Omnioutliner is a good example of a program which incorporates this and my understanding is that SQLNotes does so, too.

Another thing is that I don’t *think* that any of the programs you cited have PIM functions. Perhaps this is beyond your vision but a calendar widget and a standard form for contacts is awfully handy to have.

One last consideration - the ability to access information on mobile phones is becoming increasingly important.

Tom S.