Linux programs for the academic

[Graham Smith]

With experience in Windows and to a lesser extent with the Mac, I am
aware of many programs, such as the recently mentioned Circus Ponies,
Scrivener, and Ulysses for the Mac that offer a mix of a structured
writing/data management/organisational/thinking tool. Its difficult to
describe, unless you have used one of these programs, exactly what
they do.

Now while Emacs (plus a lot of skill and time) has the potential offer
a similar range of capabilities, I am struggling to find anything to
compete with the previously mentioned programs.

Is there a Linux for academics web site hiding out there, or do people
here have their favourite Linux equivalent they would like to share.

Many thanks,

Graham

[Gabi Danon]

Hi Graham,
I switched to Linux (from a Mac) about a year ago, and I've also been
searching for the ultimate tool for these purposes. So far my favorites are:
- Treeline (a hybrid between a hierarchical notepad and a database; it
takes some effort to understand how this program works, but once you get
the hang of it you'll be amazed at how powerful this thing is)
- Zim (a very nice wiki-style notepad)
- Notecase (a hierchical notebook)

Additionally, I use dokuwiki, which is not really a Linux application,
but it's very easy to install and use under Linux. It has a million
plug-ins that make it an incredible tool for collecting bits of information.

Gabi

[Graham Smith]

Gabi

> I switched to Linux (from a Mac) about a year ago, and I've also been
> searching for the ultimate tool for these purposes. So far my favorites are:
> - Treeline (a hybrid between a hierarchical notepad and a database; it
> takes some effort to understand how this program works, but once you get
> the hang of it you'll be amazed at how powerful this thing is)
> - Zim (a very nice wiki-style notepad)
> - Notecase (a hierchical notebook)
>
> Additionally, I use dokuwiki, which is not really a Linux application,
> but it's very easy to install and use under Linux. It has a million
> plug-ins that make it an incredible tool for collecting bits of information.

Thanks, I wasn't aware of Treeline or Zim (which seems similar to
Tomboy) Notecase appeals because its cross platform and the other
interesting program I have seen is Basket.

I will need to look at these in more detail, as it has to be said none
have the instant appeal of some of the Mac offerings.

Graham