Re: GPL - "brain" - software

[Even <sandsmark@iname.com>]

quotes@deskmail.com wrote:
> 
> Hello, I've come across a GPLed "brain" software that I think may be useful for
> most educators and students of all ages.
> 
> It's kinda hard to describe what this type of program does.... It's a database
> program, but it allows you to store your data and organize it the way _your_
> mind works, with associations and/or links between ideas (or two sets of datum.)
> 
> Some people call these programs "Outliner Thinking Tools." They kinda facilitate
> the process of connecting two or more seemingly un-related ideas or thoughts and
> hopefully making more "uh-huh! moments" possible.
> 
> The URL for the program is at: http://synapse.netpedia.net/
> 
> Do check it out.
> 
> Peter
> 
> Disclaimer:     I am in no way related to any of these
>                         programs, except that I am a user of
>                         some of these "brain tools".
> 
>                         The "sysnapse" program is the first
>                         GPLed one I've come across.
> 
> PS.             To get a feel of what this type of programs work,
>                 you can go and download a trial-version of a
>                 COMMERCIAL software, "The Brain", from
>                 http://www.thebrain.com and see how it works.
> 
>                 The program at http://synapse.netpedia.net,
>                 according to the author, is similar to
>                 "The Brain", although it's currently available on
>                 the PalmPilot platform only. But you can download
>                 the source to see how it works though.
> 
> PPS.    If you have additional question, please contact
>                 the author Ben Darnell at bgdarnel@unity.ncsu.edu
> 
> PPPS.   If you come across any other GPLed "brain tools"
>                 program, please let me know. Thanks.


is there a program like the brain for linux or java?

Even
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