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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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Kevin

Maybe this link will work? http://xrl.us/bg33h

March 03 2008 at 10:44 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Phil

really cool app, it has found its place in my dock!

February 07 2008 at 5:51 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Noah V

Uh... copyright infringement on BLACKboard backpack?

http://backpack.blackboard.com/

February 06 2008 at 5:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Albert

Even assuming that there is copyright in a name (which is doubtful) the name is not the same.

February 06 2008 at 11:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Brian

I've also been using the Backpack Widget and it works wonderful.

http://chipt.com/

February 06 2008 at 5:17 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Kevin

Do the buttons look like this on your widget?

March 03 2008 at 10:38 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Brian

Yeah, that happened in the update to Leopard. I've sent an email (and a donation) to the developer asking for a fix.

March 03 2008 at 10:50 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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