tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695507570142733785.post5089689864238231673..comments2008-10-26T10:14:53.246-07:00Comments on Anything and Everything: FreeMind: a free "mind mapping" or "concept mapping" softwarePete Delucchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130891783594490113noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695507570142733785.post-67004379250063918192008-10-26T10:14:00.000-07:002008-10-26T10:14:00.000-07:00Vic, I hear you. There are definitely lots of alt...Vic, I hear you. There are definitely lots of alternatives, but in a pinch, with very little research other than a simple Google search, FreeMind worked for what I needed.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the link to your site and the valuable reviews. Now I can keep that in my pocket, and heck, it gives you a little extra exposure too. In fact, I think I'm going to go post a link to your site elsewhere. Let's see if we can't drive you some traffic.Pete Delucchihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08130891783594490113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8695507570142733785.post-74293067443938823642008-10-25T08:55:00.000-07:002008-10-25T08:55:00.000-07:00I wouldn't go along with the idea that FreeMind ca...I wouldn't go along with the idea that FreeMind can make concept maps - it's firmly wedded to the Buzan 'radiant' model where the structure has to be constrained to what is essentially a re-arranged tree diagram (great for many purposes but not for concept maps). Concept maps also need the ability to describe relationships, not just name nodes.<BR/><BR/>But there are several free packages that can make concept maps: CMAP (free for individual and academic use); Compendium; Cayra; IdeaTree; VUE and many more.<BR/><BR/>You can see a list of 44 free and paid packages clicking <A HREF="http://www.mind-mapping.org/?selectedCategories%5B%5D=concept+maps&selectedOSes%5B%5D=all+operating+systems&pastOrPresent%5B%5D=current&datePicker2=&datePicker1=&datePicker1_month=10&datePicker1_year=2008&filterData=Show+selected+items" REL="nofollow">this link to my site</A><BR/><BR/>Vic Gee<BR/>http://www.mind-mapping.org/<BR/>The master list of mind mapping &<BR/>information management softwareAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com