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Document Management Software

Document Management Software

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Scansnap alternatives???

I've heard a lot about the Fujitsu Scansnap and how people have been utilizing it in their paperless lives. I was wondering if anyone has a less expensive alternative to the Scansnap. Perhaps similar product on the cheap(er)? Or has someone found a nice All in One type printer that works for their paperless workflow?

Mimic Backpack functionality on OSX

I really like the idea of Backpack (http://backpackit.com) where you can have one page showing a group of related files, to-do lists, and date-based notes (messages). I do not really use writeboard or sharing very much.

I would love to mimic this idea on my local machine (OSX Leopard) so I've been trying to brainstorm how best to accomplish it. My initial simple solution is to create a directory where all the related files will be stored and then create text files for to-do lists and messages. This idea is simple, but not very elegant.

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@If Context

@If Context

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Palm OS Outliners

Palm OS Outliners

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after you manage the time, getting paid (billing software)

after you manage the time, getting paid (billing software)

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Catalogue/database/organizational app?

I am an environmental designer (fancy-speak for architecture and related fields) looking to create a database of media - best practices, inspirational photos, links PDFs, text files, video, snippets and so on. 

I am searching for an app to help me do this.

Ideal Criteria:

OS X Must include tagging I would like to add captions/notes to accompany media files Searchable Linkable (internally) Exportable Easy capture/input of media

Any and all help is appreciated.

Cheers,

Freeman

Try FusionDesk (has a free version)

Hi guys,

Some time ago I posted in a topic about FusionDesk, a new task management desktop application that I created. It was suggested to me to post it in a separate topic so more people see it.

FusionDesk has both a paid and a free version, so I am sure everyone can benefit from it. It is elegant, easy and flexible. It was designed with GTD in mind, but is definitely not limited to it. You can download it from here.

Any feedback is welcome.

Ultimate LoFi... Keeping it all in your head?

Ultimate LoFi... Keeping it all in your head?

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TOPICS: Lofi

Real-world 'Mission Statements:' What's yours?

Real-world "Mission Statements:" What's yours?

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TOPICS: Grabass
 
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