TaskPaper is a simple to-do list that's surprisingly adept. Unlike the competition, TaskPaper's text based interface offers you paper-like simplicity and ease of use.
I got through all GTD apps you can imagine and more (this is my obsession, not a very productive one, I must admit), and at last I can say that TaskPaper is the best and the easiest to use. Strongly recommend to watch a screencast on the app's page - it is really helpful to appreciate its idea and simplicity.
@patlaj - Keep an eye out for the next version... maybe next month or two... development versions can be downloaded from my forums now. Among other things it will give you a number of ways to show all projects in a single list.
Am I missing something? I tried to use this for a few days, but dropped it. Should you be able to get a list of all projects without tasks? I really want that.
I do certainly like the idea. And I especially like that the files it creates can be edited in any text editor. But... I guess it's just not quite enough.
HogBay is willing to provide an academic discount (25% off, as remarked at the forums for students, so that should alleviate the issue of cost to a certain extent.
Thanks for the heads up. I want to make it clear though that I am not simply after a free bit of software but instead something that has a price that reflects the product. I was very much keen on buying this, even though it is still in its infancy – I think it's a good product.
rossag - There is a Vim plugin that mimics TaskPaper available from the Hog Bay Software Products page (There is one for TextMate as well but TextMate costs money and it seems you are seeking a free alternative).
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I got through all GTD apps you can imagine and more (this is my obsession, not a very productive one, I must admit), and at last I can say that TaskPaper is the best and the easiest to use. Strongly recommend to watch a screencast on the app's page - it is really helpful to appreciate its idea and simplicity.
I use this every day and use Drop Box to sync and version my main notes file across 2 computers. It's awesome.
@patlaj - Keep an eye out for the next version... maybe next month or two... development versions can be downloaded from my forums now. Among other things it will give you a number of ways to show all projects in a single list.
Am I missing something? I tried to use this for a few days, but dropped it. Should you be able to get a list of all projects without tasks? I really want that.
I do certainly like the idea. And I especially like that the files it creates can be edited in any text editor. But... I guess it's just not quite enough.
This is a great little program. I'm a big fan. It's nice and simple so you don't waste too much time getting it set up how you like.
very slick. integration with Leopard's task-server on the horizon? sync with iphone?
HogBay is willing to provide an academic discount (25% off, as remarked at the forums for students, so that should alleviate the issue of cost to a certain extent.
Thanks for the heads up. I want to make it clear though that I am not simply after a free bit of software but instead something that has a price that reflects the product. I was very much keen on buying this, even though it is still in its infancy – I think it's a good product.
rossag - There is a Vim plugin that mimics TaskPaper available from the Hog Bay Software Products page (There is one for TextMate as well but TextMate costs money and it seems you are seeking a free alternative).
It's good but it's not $18.95 good, shame. Will have to find something else...
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