Archive for June 2006

Map view in Inspiration 8?

Jun 12th, 2006 | By | Category: Software

I recently discovered that an Inspiration Software reseller, MindServeGroup, is marketing an International Edition of Inspiration 8 that includes a mindmap-like "map view" that isn’t included in the standard educational version. Apparently, they are the exclusive sellers of this version, and also bundle with it a CD containing nearly 60 business templates to increase its [...]



Mindjet launches Japanese version of MindManager

Jun 9th, 2006 | By | Category: Software

Mindjet announced earlier this week that it has launched a new Japanese-language version of MindManager Pro 6. Considering that Japanese companies are fanatical about productivity and efficiency, I would think that they would welcome the availability of this productivity-enhancing program! Mindjet is now seeking distributors in Japan as it spreads its wings internationally.



My review of Inspiration 8 for Windows

Jun 7th, 2006 | By | Category: Software

I have just completed my review of Inspiration 8 for Windows, which you can view by clicking here. There’s much to like in this new version, including symbol auto-arrange, a vastly expanded symbol library and an integrated dictionary and thesaurus. There are a few quirky things in this new version, which I also share in [...]



Mind map summary of classic Tony Buzan book

Jun 5th, 2006 | By | Category: Resources

Tony Buzan is widely recognized as the father of mind mapping, and has written some of the best books on the subject. So it’s fitting that Steve Newson, in his weblog, made the medium the message when he recently posted a mind-mapped summary of Buzan’s classic book, Use Your Head. Steve has summarized this book [...]