What is this kind of software called?
May 31, 2009 | 5:43 pm
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What is this kind of software called?
I'm looking for some kind of long-term project planner that lets me break down goals into tasks and tasks into sub-activities, and will produce a timeline, milestone tracking and calculate dependencies.
I'm sure there must be such a thing (and if there isn't, I'm running to the patent office
).
Thanks!
I'm sure there must be such a thing (and if there isn't, I'm running to the patent office
).Thanks!
May 31, 2009 | 6:35 pm
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Have you looked at the online tools included in zoho.com ?
Basecamp may also do what you need: http://www.basecamphq.com/?source=applist
Basecamp may also do what you need: http://www.basecamphq.com/?source=applist
May 31, 2009 | 9:49 pm
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Jun 1, 2009 | 3:11 pm
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Project is fine for planning - just don't hit Auto Level. For tracking actuals and comparing to plan, it's a bit less competitive with some of the bigger packages.
Run away if anyone mentions Primavera.....
Run away if anyone mentions Primavera.....
Jun 1, 2009 | 4:26 pm
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Viewpath.com lets you do this online. Specifically, I think you are looking for a Gantt chart. You can also use viewpath within spreadsheets in Google Docs.
Jun 1, 2009 | 5:27 pm
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Viewpath.com lets you do this online. Specifically, I think you are looking for a Gantt chart. You can also use viewpath within spreadsheets in Google Docs.
We use it all the time at work for project management, even fairly complex tasks.
Jun 2, 2009 | 6:53 am
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I find it easier to do it as a web project rather than using a desktop tool. Makes it much easier than sending a file back and forth.
Jun 2, 2009 | 7:50 am
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Another free Gantt tool out there is at gantter.com.