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What is the easiest-to-use free desktop wiki or CMS?

Please don't recommend something that is server-based, requires installation of Apache or external dependencies, or involves editing code. A standalone Windows application with an installer is what I'm looking for. The application is for managing notes, papers, files, etc.
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divyamistry | 3 years, 4 months ago
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What are some most important features for you? e.g. have math/chemistry notations (since you mentioned "papers", not sure if that's scientific papers). How about ability to upload these notes to a 3rd party service? plug-ins? Is Windows the only OS you'll be using it on, or do you see yourself moving to a different platform? If all these things don't matter, and you're looking for a general purpose desktop wiki, let me suggest following:
Very minimalist:
- Tiddlywiki (web-based UI, that modifies itself every time you add content)
- Wiki on a Stick at http://stickwiki.sourceforge.net/ (used it in past, like it)

* And of course, Wikipedia is always a good source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_wiki_software
* Comparison of different desktop wiki-software
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Personal use and wikipedia :)

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profexorgeek | 3 years, 4 months ago
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Please consider this answer supplemental as I deal with a lot of server based apps but haven't seen many desktop solutions.

Disclaimer out of the way, Lifehacker did an article recently on favorite GTD (Get Things Done) applications that may be of interest. Commenters added more suggestions and opinions (see sources for linky).

One other personal suggestion: I know this isn't exactly desktop based but, check out Google Documents. It doesn't require code editing, is available wherever you need to go and allows you to import some common document types (xls, doc). It also allows collaboration on documents and it's free. I thought it might be worth mentioning because you don't have to deal with the server part of it in that you don't need hosting, apache, etc.

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mrgunn | 3 years, 4 months ago Report

Thanks, but I'm aware of google docs (and lifehacker, too). I'm more looking for CMS type applications for help organizing things.

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easyeboy | 3 years, 4 months ago
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You should try out Zoho Wiki
http://wiki.zoho.com

WYSIWYG Editor
Create rich text contents in matter of minutes with our word processor like WYSIWYG Editor.

Share and Collaborate
Remove geographical barriers, put everyone on the same page and enjoy the collaboration.

Organize and Manage Pages
Manage all pages from a central location and arrange pages in hierarchical folders using simple drag-and-drop.

Customize Wiki your way
Add your logo, select a skin, customize header / footer, position the side panel and do more.

Administer Permission Settings
Provide fine-grained access privileges to create groups, set wiki or page level permissions.

Keep Yourself Informed
Keep up-to-date information through instant RSS feeds, subscribe to watch pages and follow thread of discussions
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easyeboy | 3 years, 4 months ago Report

Sorry, you are not right on that! I've had some pretty good answers. This was a mistake, sir!

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mrgunn | 3 years, 4 months ago Report

You didn't even read the question, did you? I specifically said I didn't want anything server based. You appear to have a practice of spouting off as many crappy tangentially related answers as you can in as short a time as possible, and this really bothers me.

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mrgunn | 3 years, 4 months ago Report

Though I've seen you give some good answers, by and large your answers are rapid and shallow, cut and paste from the first google link. In this case, you recommended a server-based solution, when I specifically asked for no server based solutions, so you either didn't read or deliberately ignored what I was asking. It's no mistake.

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