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I just end up using text files or written notes. Works both as a to do list and idea scratchpad. The only thing I'd want to change is be more organised about ke

I just end up using text files or written notes. Works both as a to do list and idea scratchpad. The only thing I'd want to change is be more organised about keeping the text files in sync (we can't use Dropbox at work, so I end up using emails). I've heard good things about org mode in emacs, wonder what added value I'd get from that.

mikekchar 11y ago
Org mode is amazing as a TODO list. As you've noticed, text files are really convenient for a variety of reasons. If you like emacs (I've been using evil mode recently), then it's pretty much the ideal user interface for outlining tasks and keeping track of them. Prioritisation is simply a matter of cut and paste. The visibility features of org mode make it very easy to keep track of a lot of items. It also has support for setting deadlines, time tracking and reporting. It's worth spending an afternoon playing with it. There are a lot of features.
steve_w 11y ago
Could you use Notational Velocity (http://notational.net http://notational.net) and sync with http://simplenote.com http://simplenote.com instead?
drjesusphd 11y ago
If you have ssh access, rsync works nicely as a dropbox alternative.
rekado 11y ago
One thing you get from org mode is agendas. They are generated according to your specifications (e.g. "all tasks this week" or "all items tagged NEXT") from the clutter of a directory full of org files. I was never much into org mode until I found that I don't actually need to keep order as long as I just tag items. I'm using org mode to implement some form of GTD.