Re: [MLUG] Gnome: Time tracking applet

[Mark Campbell]

> Hi Guys,
>
> At work we have been asked to submit more accurate timesheets so I
> stated looking for software that would help. Previously I was using
> Slimtimer.com and the Windows app Bubbles (http://bubbleshq.com) but
> found that it was annoying to adjust afterwards if you accidently
> leave it running overnight or during lunch.
>
> My main requirements were custom categories/events and able to adjust
event.
>
> I have found Hamster-applet worked well for me which is part of the
> the Gnome project (You will need to install hamster-applet for
> Ubuntu/Debian distros, as it not a default install) The graphs are a
> great for indicating that you may have left an even running over
> night. While you can elect to use close an event when the computer
> becomes idle, I can't do this as I might be away from the computer or
> using another machine. It would be nice if it stopped tracking time
> when the machine was hibernated. I might hack the python program to do
> this
>
> The backend database is sqlite.
>
> I guess the pitfalls are that if you forget that you have an event
> type already, you can end up with a duplicate entries. But isn't that
> a user error? :-P
>
> Anyway, a short note for those that want to better manage their time
> (or have a hideously implemented timesheet system to work with)
>
> Regards
>
>
>
> George
>

Hi George
I use Group Office which I have set up online so I can access it anywhere.
It has a project module with a timer in it.
The timer is quite basic but it is easy to operate.
Just click when you want to start a job and then it displays a reminder that
it is running.
When you finish you click on the reminder bar and it goes to a form where
you can manually adjust the times if necessary. ie you left it running and
need to reduce the time.
You also add comment on what you were working on.
As I say, pretty basic, but I have been using it for 2 years and it has
worked well for what I do.
Regards
Mark