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Simple note taking and organization with TiddlyWiki

I have really found TiddlyWiki to be of great help. I have been using them on a usb memory stick for a couple months now and have grown to like it for capturing data, links and other info.

My favorite things about the TiddlyWiki are:

1. Its all in one html file
2. Searching is fast
3. Composing a note is simple
4. Notes can have references
   1. this makes for an option of opening all of the relative notes at one time (very cool)
   2. linking notes together with out having to type specific info into the note itself
5. Timeline shows what you have been working on recently
6. Orphans show unused notes

I am sure there are plenty more benefits to using the TiddleWiki system. If you have any, please add them to the comments!

While traveling, I can see this going with me to help carry my stuff

Organized bags and packs always gravitate my attention to see if the item will stand up to my needs while traveling. Over the years I have noticed that my style of traveling, two things need to change:

1. the suitcase and backpack
2. my computer

I have stubbled across some potential candidates for my travel gear change:

1. Osprey Pack Meridian 28"/75L Wheeled Travel Pack
2. Netbook PC to go inside the backpack

Waiting for some newer technology for the Netbooks is holding me back from buying one today. Once NVidia puts their mobile chip out to replace those silly Intel video chips, I think I will be ready to buy one. Since I have large hands, here are my choices:

1. Acer InspireOne
2. Asus Eee PC 1005HA

So far, I like the 11 in. Acer for its full size keyboard.