[clug-talk] Semi-OT: Experience With GTD

[TekBudda]

I have been feeling extremely overwhelmed by the amount of stuff I have 
on the go both at home & at work & unfortunately I don't see it 
subsiding for some time.

For that a few other reasons, I am realizing I need to be more proactive 
& try to better and more effectively manage my time & resources.  One of 
the things that I have heard a lot about & am quite curious about is 
"Getting Thing Done" of "GTD."  There is another thing out there called 
43 Folders.  I believe it is related to GTD but I could be wrong.

What I am wondering is if anyone has had any experience with GTD & the 
various software associated with it.  From what I have found so far 
there is a variety of standalone, plug-ins (Outlook for the most part) & 
web/browser-based solutions.  They come in a variety of prices and 
licenses & for various platforms.

 From what I have researched so far...solutions for Windows are few and 
far between, and anything cross-platform tends to be web/browser-based. 
  What I am ideally looking for is something that is standalone, open 
source, cross-platform (my work network is Windows based).  It doesn't 
necessarily need to be shared or have the ability to sync, but if is 
does so (either through ical or something or a handheld) then even better.

The closest one I have seen that meets these criteria so far and seems 
to have a good reputation is Chandler.  Anyone have any insights or 
experiences?