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FreeMind

March 18, 2015 by Andy Voelker
Categories: Productivity & Utility

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Availability: Free Download
Comparable: Inspiration, yEd Graph Editor

FreeMind is a free, open source mind mapping application written in Java.  It provides extensive export capabilities. It runs on Microsoft Windows, Linux and Mac OS X via the Java Runtime Environment.

As with other mind mapping software packages, FreeMind allows the user to edit a hierarchical set of ideas around a central concept. The non-linear approach assists in brainstorming new outlines and projects as ideas are added around the mind map. As a Java application, FreeMind is portable across multiple platforms and retains the same user interface, causing some amount of variation from the common interface on each platform. Mac users may notice the most difference from their traditional user interface, but  the software’s features should still appeal to the segment of users who accept function over form.

Inspiration

March 18, 2015 by Andy Voelker
Categories: Productivity & Utility

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Availability: Download
Comparable: Dia, FreeMind, yEd Graph Editor

For visual mapping, outlining, writing and making presentations, use Inspiration 9, the ultimate thinking and learning tool. Brainstorm ideas, structure your thoughts and visually communicate concepts to strengthen understanding with the Diagram and Map Views. To take notes, organize information, and structure writing for plans, papers and reports, use the integrated Outline View to focus on main and supporting ideas and to clarify thinking in written form. With Inspiration’s Presentation Manager, transform your diagrams, mind maps and outlines into polished presentations that communicate ideas clearly and demonstrate understanding and knowledge.

For a quick overview of the software, go here.

PASCO Capstone

March 18, 2015 by Andy Voelker
Categories: Analysis & Modeling

Availability: Download
Comparable: Pasco DataStudio

PASCO Capstone is the next leap forward in software for data acquisition, display and analysis and destined to be the new standard in physics and engineering labs.  It takes that mantle from DataStudio which it supersedes.

Not an upgrade on existing software, PASCO Capstone was built from the ground up to be the most powerful and flexible option available.

While it was designed in conjunction with the new 850 Universal Interface, Capstone is completely compatible with all PASCO USB Interfaces – the 850, Xplorer GLX, SPARKlink, SPARK, USB link and even older interfaces such as the Science Workshop 750 or 500.