note taking software?

[chronodekar]

I use a mix of OneNote and some random text files (written with notepad). Today I came across ... an embarrassing problem. I 'misplaced' (stored in some forgotten file) the build instructions for an embedded system I was working with. I *know* it was working fine 3 weeks back, but right now, I just can't seem to get it running. I'm referring my notes, but they are in a MESS.

So, I'm wondering, what do you guys use for keeping development notes and if you have any suggestions for me?

For my purposes, I just need something of a diary-software. i.e. something to scribble or paste code in, perhaps tag a few entries, but which would time-stamp itself. I'm working with a windows box, but I'm curious to know what exists on other platforms as well.

-chronodekar

 

[Ka0t1x]

I have a 'Journal' folder on my desktop. It keeps simple text files (files labeled with date). Opening as a project with Textmate(Mac) I can search through the entire folder and have access to all of my files. Flatfiles are easier to work with for me, and I can easily add an rsync to cron and it backs it up without a fuss.

What you're asking for wouldn't be too bad to deploy with Rails.

 

[KB]

I use the notes in Outlook because they sync with the phone. It comes in handy when I am away from work and have to tell someone how to do something.

 

[tatteredpotato]

I use a little book and a pen, I haven't found software that's as efficient at note taking as a notebook.

 

[Oyster]

I use OneNote and all its different capabilities. I have separate "Personal" and "Work" notebooks. Notebooks have their own sections... for example my work notebook has sections based on projects. Ultimately, all of this get synced in the cloud via Live Mesh.

Lately, my notebooks have exponentially grown in size - so it's an issue due to my affinity to the cloud. I have now started creating individual notebooks for each project. I think this is also better because once I am done with a project, the notebook gets archived and I don't have to worry about it anymore.

I use a little book and a pen.

It's been ages since I last touched pen and paper 🙂.

 

[degibson]

I use a little book and a pen, I haven't found software that's as efficient at note taking as a notebook.

This. When necessary, print and tape into the notebook. Its old-fashioned, but bloody nice.

 

[GaryJohnson]

This. When necessary, print and tape into the notebook. Its old-fashioned, but bloody nice.

I just remember everything that's important. Works better than fiddling with pens and paper and whatnot.

 

[chronodekar]

I use a little book and a pen, I haven't found software that's as efficient at note taking as a notebook.

🙂 It's part of my arsenal too. The only issue is that my 'notes' are all scattered across different media. Some on paper, some in a text file on PC, some in One Note and even as scribbles in my cubicle wall !!

It's the clutter that makes it all so ... inefficient for me. And when you accumulate more than 15 notebooks, its really difficult to keep track of what information is in which note-book.

I saw an article about Evernote a small while ago - I'm going to give it a try.

-chronodekar