Sojourn of the Mind

The funambol outlook plug-in is a way to synchronize the Outlook system with my.funambol.com.  Outlook as a mail client is horrible but as an address book it contains a lot of options that are helpful in keeping the addresses in check. I use it as a storage repository for addresses, notes from my PDA, and even as a Calendar.

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Tags: cross platform, install, microsoft, Microsoft Windows, phone, Synchronization, Vista
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With one of my laptops being Vista I tried to sync my phone, a Sprint Mogul to the Vista laptop.  This is a Microsoft Mobile 6.1 phone from Sprint and I always had it synchronized to my former Windows xp laptop.

Unfortunately this is severely broken with the Vista operating system. I have tried all that is humanly possible but with very little success. This was a good 3 hour lesson in frustration without there being any possibility of success.

This left me looking for another way to manage my daily routines. Since I use Mozilla Thunderbird as my mail client and Google as my calendar only my address book needs replacement.

This also made my resolve to look for another phone platform. The choices are Android and the iPhone. iPhone is a bit of a problem since I have no desire to leave Sprint. But that is a totally different project that I will undertake.

Tags: Android, apple, error, iPhone, microsoft, mobile, phone, Synchronization, Vista, Windows Mobile
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Almost a year ago on my old block I reviewed an open sourced  software package from an Australian company Avente Pty Ltd. This software which is released under the Common Development and Distribution Licensethe perfect companion for implementing the Getting Things Done system without having to use on-line Software.

Thinking Rock now in version 2.2.1 follows the GTD system to a tee, making the transition from reading the book to implementing  the system hassle free. With the introduction of reporting and text export this software can get you to implement the system and keep it around with you on the road.

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Tags: cross platform, David Allen, getting things done, Java, Linux, Mac, management, microsoft, Microsoft Windows, mobile, software, time
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A software comes around once in a while that wen originally viewed is looked at as nothing more then a toy, but when fully used and utilized after some time becomes the best software ever.

The Brain Personal (http://www.thebrain.com) is just that kind of software. I have been using it for at least 6 years now and have gone through the whole evolution of the software. While looking like a fancy toy this software lets you create links and thoughts for the way you think and work. No it is not a gimmick if you actually take the time to learn the software that is exactly what it does (A little more on that later).

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Tags: apple, brain, Gentoo, Linux, Mac, microsoft, Microsoft Windows, software
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