Mind42 is an online mind mapping application that allows users to visualize their thinking using the proven[1] mind mapping method. The name refers to the collaborative features of the product, and is intended to be pronounced like "mind for two."[2] It has been recommended by Freelance Weekly as one of their favorite time-management and organization tools.[3]
Features
The developer provides the full feature set of Mind42 free of charge, including:[4]
- Ability to insert images from URLs (i.e. images hosted at another site, such as ImageShack or Picasa Web Albums);
- URL links to external websites;
- Real-time collaboration and editing, utilizing the Google Talk gadget;[5]
- Mind map size limited only by available RAM and processing power;
- The optional ability to publicly publish mind maps or keep them private;
- The ability to add notes to branches;[6]
- Export to Freemind, Mindmanager, Mind42 XML, PDF, image and rich text;[6]
- Import from Freemind, Mindmanager, Mind42 XML.[6]
Criticisms
Criticisms of Mind42 include the lack of offline editing ability, the lack of a mobile version and the limitation that only creators of mind maps, but not collaborators, can view and restore previous revisions of a mind map.[7]
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