Text Based Outliner for Mind Mapping, Brainstorming, Etc.

[furashgf]

Can any of you recommend a simple outliner for mind mapping or brainstorming. I'm looking for something that is:

1. windows based;
2. exports (or is a) text file with tabs;
3. simple, but with some kind of outlining features (hide/show outline levels, etc).

#2 eliminates MS Outlook. I'm trying to stay away from installing all of VI just to get vimoutliner. I'm thinking there has to be a product out there (some text editor) that i'm just missing... Thank you in advance.

[Spirou]

I reckon you're already using Word or one of its competitors. If all you want is text outlining, Word does a great job in the outlining mode.
For me, outliners are too linear, I use MindManager to brainstorm and develop new ideas, so I can easily hop from idea to idea and also see links between them

Regards

Spirou

[mackiest]

I love wikidpad it's free/open source and you can install it on a USB key and take your wikis with you.

http://groups.google.com/group/wikidpad/web/home

[Lecter]

For a simple Windows outliner, take a look at ToDoPaper. (http://widefido.com/products/todopaper/)

If it meets your needs, then check out Bits du Jour on Sunday (http://www.bitsdujour.com/software/todopaper/) (7/13/8 ), as you can buy it for 50% off.

If you want traditional mind mapping, then consider Mind Meister. (http://www.mindmeister.com/) It is online, so it will give you access from any internet connected computer.

I hope that helps, or at least offers some alternatives.

Jim