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Backboard gives Backpack some Macintosh style
Backpack by 37signals is a terrific online organization and collaboration tool (we've written about Backpack many times). Those wanting a desktop application that works with Backpack have used the popular Packrat. This week, Lars Steiger has offered a solution with more Macintosh style, called Backboard.Aside from a Mac-like appearance, Backboard also adds a few features to Backpack, like the ability to attach dates and priorities, support for multiple accounts and a nice overview of tasks.
Backboard is currently in private beta, but if you ask nicely, perhaps Lars will put you in the queue.
[Via 37signals' product blog]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Pete said 5:17PM on 2-06-2008
I've also been using the Backpack Widget and it works wonderful.
http://chipt.com/
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Kevin said 10:39AM on 3-03-2008
Do the buttons look like this on your widget?
Pete said 10:50AM on 3-03-2008
Yeah, that happened in the update to Leopard. I've sent an email (and a donation) to the developer asking for a fix.
Noah said 5:47PM on 2-06-2008
Uh... copyright infringement on BLACKboard backpack?
http://backpack.blackboard.com/
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Albert said 11:47PM on 2-06-2008
Even assuming that there is copyright in a name (which is doubtful) the name is not the same.
Phil said 5:52PM on 2-07-2008
really cool app, it has found its place in my dock!
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Kevin said 10:44AM on 3-03-2008
Maybe this link will work? http://xrl.us/bg33h
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