Reprinted from TidBITS#839/24-Jul-06 with permission. Copyright (C) 2006, TidBITS. All rights reserved. http://www.tidbits.com/ TidBITS#839/24-Jul-06 ===================== Do you feel like you're always behind on all the tasks you need to accomplish? Jeff Porten examines the Getting Things Done system with an eye toward using your Mac to help organize your life. Also this week, Adam and Jason Snell of Mac Publishing submit an RFP - request for proposal - to spur Macintosh developers to create a collaborative writing environment. Plus, Apple announced another banner quarter with a $472 million profit, Adam and Tonya talk about computer book publishing on the MacNotables podcast, and we announce upcoming changes to our back end systems. Topics: MailBITS/24-Jul-06 Calling Mac Developers: Request for a Collaborative Editor Getting Things Done with Your Macintosh, Part 1 Hot Topics in TidBITS Talk/24-Jul-06 Copyright 2006 TidBITS: Reuse governed by Creative Commons license Contact: --------------------------------------------------------------- This issue of TidBITS sponsored in part by: * READERS LIKE YOU! Support TidBITS with a contribution today! <----- NEW! Special thanks this week to Knut Vikor, Tristan Peemoeller, Massimo Blasi, and Tom Fortmann for their generous support! * Make friends and influence people by sponsoring TidBITS! Put your company and products in front of tens of thousands of savvy, committed Macintosh users who actually buy stuff. For more information and rates, email . * SMALL DOG ELECTRONICS: MacBook Pro 2.0 GHz 1 GB <------------------ NEW! 100 GB, Apple refurbished, w/ MS Office, Brenthaven Case, 1 GB Flash Key, now for only $2079 + $50 Rebate! Visit: -- 800-511-MACS * FETCH SOFTWORKS: With Fetch 5.1, FTP and SFTP are simpler <-------- NEW! than ever. Use it on Mac OS X to upload, download, mirror, and manage your Web site, eBay images, and data sets. Download your free trial version! * WebCrossing Neighbors Creates Private Social Networks Create a complete social network with your company or group's own look. Scalable, extensible and extremely customizable. Take a guided tour today * Circus Ponies NoteBook: Get organized, in two easy steps! De-clutter your Desktop. Organize your Web clippings. Manage your projects. Voice annotate your notes. With NoteBook, it's simple. Try it free for 30 days. * MARK/SPACE, INC: Get the most from your handheld or smartphone <-- NEW! with The Missing Sync. Sync Address Book, iCal, iPhoto, iTunes and more to Palm OS, Windows Mobile or Sony PSP devices. See what you've been missing! --------------------------------------------------------------- .