Omni GTD?
The crew at Omni has created quite a stir with their latest software release tease. Many are guessing that it will be some sort of KGTD-on-steriods app. Somehow, I don’t see this being the case.
Why Won’t It Be a GTD App?
I would imagine KGTD has helped to increase sales of their most excellent OmniOutliner Pro app. Releasing a standalone app would possibly canabalize their own revenue stream while limiting their traditionally open platform approach. OO Pro can already support GTD-like functionality using AppleScript as Ethan has so brilliantly shown. KGTD is a reason to purchase the Pro version of OO for a large number of GTDers.
The other reason that I offer to back this up is that I really, really hope they are not releasing a GTD app :-) Seriously, if they do, it will probably rock and I will use it. However, I have been working on my own app and in the spirit of a fun tease, I have included a blurry picture as a hint:
Why Create a GTD App for Mac OS X?
If you have to ask, then you are not in the GTD camp :-) Other than that, I have some reasons behind the madness.
- I have a personal need for this app, which, if you are an engineer, you know that this increases the odds of completeness and greatness for any app.
- I have a solution for the problem of ubiquitous capture.
- KGTD is awesome, but it is not real time.
- Nothing is available that supports the full GTD process.
- KGTD works best for those fortunate enough to work on a Mac all day.
- I have a ubercool super secret idea that will make you giddy.
So there you have it. More details and an official announcement are forthcoming.
Tauquil wrote:
I if I manage to guess what app you’re working on do I get in on the private beta testing? ;)
Can’t wait to hear more about this app, I want to be giddy!
Posted on 13-Jul-06 at 5:59 pm | Permalink
Jon wrote:
Tauquil, you are on the list!
Posted on 13-Jul-06 at 8:28 pm | Permalink
Eric Allam wrote:
Hey Jon, I am very intriuged with your thoughts on a better GTD app for OS X. The mentioning of real time is what really makes my heart skip a beat. I would very much like to be involved in the beta testing. Good work and look forward to hearing more about it!
Posted on 14-Jul-06 at 12:46 am | Permalink
Jon wrote:
Thank you for the kind words, Eric. I am as excited as you are and will definitely include you in the beta testing.
Posted on 14-Jul-06 at 4:37 am | Permalink
Tauquil wrote:
Can’t wait Jon :)
Posted on 14-Jul-06 at 6:51 am | Permalink
Detlev Bruggmann wrote:
I’m curious too and would like to help you with the beta testing of your application.
Posted on 14-Jul-06 at 7:23 am | Permalink
Jon wrote:
Sounds great, Detlev. You’re on the list!
Posted on 14-Jul-06 at 4:05 pm | Permalink
Tauquil wrote:
Looks like you were right Jon, the “secret” app from Omni isn’t going to be a GTD app…now I’m even more excited to see what you come up with!
Posted on 14-Jul-06 at 4:18 pm | Permalink
Aaron Jacobs wrote:
I, too, would really like to help you test the GTD app. Drop me an e-mail if that’s cool.
Posted on 14-Jul-06 at 6:12 pm | Permalink
Egon wrote:
Here is another one dying to see your app. I would love to test the beta.
Posted on 15-Jul-06 at 10:09 pm | Permalink
Jon Rosen wrote:
I’ve been using OmniOutliner Pro with KGTD. It’s pretty good, but I would really like to see what you have in mind for a GTD application. Would you please add me to your beta list?
Posted on 17-Jul-06 at 3:56 am | Permalink
Jon wrote:
Aaron, Egon and Jon, you’re on the list.
@Aaron - I tried emailing a few times this weekend but they bounced. We’ll see if I can get one to go through today.
Posted on 17-Jul-06 at 2:47 pm | Permalink
KaBlog / Omni Reveals Secret App wrote:
[…] The announcement of OmniPlan makes my previous post about GTD-on-steriods both true and false. The world is so not boolean. […]
Posted on 22-Jul-06 at 2:30 pm | Permalink
Greg May wrote:
I’m very interested in beta-testing the app!
Posted on 11-Aug-06 at 11:06 pm | Permalink
Jon wrote:
Ok, Greg. You’re on the list.
Posted on 12-Aug-06 at 1:00 am | Permalink