The search for a good, free journal continues
In November of 2006, we wrote about how MacJournal was no longer freeware, and how there weren’t any really great replacements. We figured Journler might fit the bill, especially since the developer promised that it would always be free.
But with many regrets, and a perfectly plausible explanation, he has decided to start charging $34.95. There doesn’t seem to be any wiggle room — you have to pay.
It’s interesting to note the contrast between Journler’s transition to payware versus that of MacJournal. The comments on Journler developer Phil Dow’s blog are universally positive. On the other hand, I still shudder when I think of the vitriol aimed at Dan Schimpf when he took MacJournal commercial with Mariner Software.
So the search continues. The closest thing to a solid freeware journal we’ve been able to find is viJournal Lite. It has significantly fewer features than the full version, including what may be a showstopper for many — the inability to post entries to a blog. Still, the features it does have may be more than enough for some.
If you have a suggestion on a good freeware journaling app, please add it to the comments.
Posted Friday, February 22, 2008 in Opinion
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