Scarecrow Man Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 EssentialPIM can serve you as a Scheduler, Contact Manager, and Outliner.Free DownloadHome PageCurrent Version - 1.5.2EssentialPIM features: Security. All data can be password-protected and the database file encrypted using high industry standard Rijndael, 128 bit key Versatile import/export abilities. Data can be exported to HTML, RTF, CSV, and TXT. Complete import from MS Outlook/Outlook Express is available Multilingual interface- now in English, Bulgarian, Chinese, Danish, Deutsch, Dutch, Estonian, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (PT), Portuguese (BR), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish System tray minimizing- configurable activation hotkey EPIM is free. Completely, no tricks, no adware/spyware, no expiration date- just pure quality softwareInstallInstall was easy. Just download the zip file, and extract it to wherever you wish the program to run from. There is no install, just pick your default language and go. The files are extracted and run directly from where they are extracted to. I recommend C:\Program Files\ or C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\You may be asked for your Microsoft Office CD. Don't worry. I think the program can automatically interface itself into Outlook, and gather contact information. I canceled this process, so I am not sure what happens if you let it finish. I had no problems because of canceling it. I did not have any data in outlook anyways.RunningIt may take a while to set up contact lists, and other important information, but if you run the program daily, and use it to plan all your events, you will find yourself more and more attached to it. It can organize your life into a neat package, and keep you alert as things are more important.You have many custom options when defining new tasks.You can set;Start/End time, Duration, Priority, Category (business, personal etc) the test included in the task, as well as reminders before or during the task. You can also set it to repeat for a set amount of time, and set the expiration of the repetition.Why do I (or you) need it?I always feel that a piece of paper, a pen and my memory are a great way to organize my life. Unfortunately, with the increase of customer requests, and my brain only able to handle so many, I was looking for a solution. A free ware solution. And I found it with EssentialPIM.It includes, EPIM Today. A quick glance at your day, and a great place to start. With features such as;Schedule: your scheduled tasks for the current day and following day.To-Do's: A great way to check off those tasks everyone forgets about.Birthdays: Can't miss any now!Important dates are highlighted on the calendar displayed on the main window, making it easy to jump to any date, modify or add to existing tasks.And a world of organization at your fingertips. Including; a Calender, Digital Clock, and all the quick options you need to set up your day, week, month or even year.Plus, check out these great features!To-Do:Notes:Contacts:Final WordEssentialPIM saved my life, my business and my sanity. After playing with it for a few hours, I have realized how easy planning my day can be. I now have control over my life, and can make time for the nicer things in life, like sleep. :DLinksHomeNewsFeaturesSupportVersion HistoryScreen ShotsSign up for EPIM newsletter, be the first to know about new versions.*No affiliation with NeoPlanet the EssentialPIM is just coincidence :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhat Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 KDE have recently launched their PIM (Kontact) as multi-platform too, although I haven't tried it on any of my Windows partitions :) Nice find btw! Will try it out in a few minutes :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Man Posted May 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 KDE have recently launched their PIM (Kontact) as multi-platform too, although I haven't tried it on any of my Windows partitions :) Nice find btw! Will try it out in a few minutes :DSo what do you think? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhat Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 'tis nice, but no email support :( I use Evolution mostly anyway, so no real need for a windows PIM :P What did you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belatucadrus Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 Just installed the USB version to my Flash key, automatically loaded the OE address book, small and easy to use. Very good find. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micken Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 I think the program can automatically interface itself into Outlook, and gather contact information. I canceled this process, so I am not sure what happens if you let it finish.I use Outlook syched to PPC. EPIM imported contacts, diary events seamlessly without interfering with Outlook.The look of EPIM is more like Pocket Informant (PIM) on my PPC than Outlook on desktop. It will make a very nice combination with PPC if it's capable of being synched, and I suspect that this might be in the mindset of the developers.A nice package, intuitive and easy to use.What more could you ask for from a freebie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Man Posted May 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 I like it so far. Keeps much better track of dates than my head does. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Man Posted June 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 June 10, 2005EssentialPIM Pro and EssentialPIM Pro Portable versions 1.5 RC1 ReleasedEssentialPIM Free 1.5.2 ReleasedPortable EditionFreeware Edition(s) - PIM and Portable PIM download herePro (Paid Version) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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