43 Folders

Back to Work

Merlin’s weekly podcast with Dan Benjamin. We talk about creativity, independence, and making things you love.

Join us via RSS, iTunes, or at 5by5.tv.

”What’s 43 Folders?”
43Folders.com is Merlin Mann’s website about finding the time and attention to do your best creative work.

how vulnerable is your GTD system?

I have changed my gtd system apps a few times now. I have gone from web based to offline apps, Mac only apps to cross plattform and one of the things that always worries me is the vulnerability of the system.
This means what happens if the house is set on fire or the hard drive dies, what if you are on a mac only system and then dont have a mac for some time, what if the app you use ends being developed? These kind of things.

I was wondering what kind of systems you have chosen considering these factors and why.

jason.mcbrayer's picture

I use text files, managed...

I use text files, managed with Free Software, kept on version control, and backed up regularly. Short of going lo-fi entirely, I don't think it's possible to have a less vulnerable software GTD system.

 
EXPLORE 43Folders THE GOOD STUFF

Popular
Today

Popular
Classics

An Oblique Strategy:
Honor thy error as a hidden intention


STAY IN THE LOOP:

Subscribe with Google Reader

Subscribe on Netvibes

Add to Technorati Favorites

Subscribe on Pageflakes

Add RSS feed

The Podcast Feed

Cranking

Merlin used to crank. He’s not cranking any more.

This is an essay about family, priorities, and Shakey’s Pizza, and it’s probably the best thing he’s written. »

Scared Shitless

Merlin’s scared. You’re scared. Everybody is scared.

This is the video of Merlin’s keynote at Webstock 2011. The one where he cried. You should watch it. »