Bugs Fixed: FreeMind

Posted February 6th, 2010 by Kay Huna

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Who does not like finding free software to use? It does not matter what you are trying to do, if you can find a free, workable software then you can bet that you will take the time to download it and check it out. People who like to use mind mapping software to brainstorm their ideas often find plenty of free software to use. One software program that seems to have a wide following is FreeMind. But before you download and use it, you have to first determine if it is worth your time and effort.

FreeMind is the type of mind mapping software that really anyone can use. If you have a Window’s based operating system then you have most of the requirements under control. Just find a website that has the program as a shareware and download it. The program allows you or a team to put in a problem and then brainstorm about it. By letting go of linear thinking and simply putting in different ideas you can get the answer or find the solution to the problem.

The user interface is pretty simple. You can put in thoughts, words or even sentences into a diagram. The diagram resembles a tree somewhat. You have the central topic in a bold color and then you have lines, or thought boxes, that come off of the main idea. The goal is to get you to creatively brainstorm on the central topic until you have reached a logical conclusion or find the answer that you seek. Some people might use meditation but those more technologically gifted turn to software programs. But there is a problem with the software. Many people are finding that the program has bugs or issues which prevent more of the basic uses. That has to make you wonder if it is truly worth your time and effort.

Cnet.com’s editor really do check out software programs and they did give FreeMind a test drive. They found that the newest version 0.8.1 was spyware free and really was a great mind mapping software to use. So what was the rating they and users gave? They both gave the software four out of five stars. That is pretty impressive for a free software that anyone can use.

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