Friday, April 17, 2009

Free Mind Mapping and Concept Mapping Software

Mind maps and concept maps are diagrams graphically showing relationships between ideas or other pieces of information. Mind maps and concept maps are related but not identical. "A Mind map reflects what you think about a single topic, which can focus group brainstorming. A Concept map can be a map, a system view, of a real (abstract) system or set of concepts. Concept maps are more free form, as multiple hubs and clusters can be created, unlike mindmaps which fix on a single conceptual center." (attribution)

Free Mind Mapping Software
Bubbl.us (Web 2.0; no client download required)
Compendium
(has some attributes of Concept Mapping)
XMIND (maps can be exported to Word and PowerPoint)
FreeMind

Free Concept Mapping Software
Cmap

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Zoho Writer : a Free Alternative to MS Word

There are several web-based MS Word wannabes available. Some experts believe Zoho Writer comes closest to the tools and features of the Microsoft product. Plus it has all the advantages of Web 2.0 cloud computing; online storage and access from any computer and easy multi-user collaboration on a single document. Read a review of Zoho Writer and other free Zoho applications.