What's your favorite agile project management tool? [more inside]
posted by bshort on Dec 1, 2009 - 9 answers

What are some good software platforms/services that will help us run our conferences? My company runs a number of small conferences, and we're looking for an events management software platform to handle session content, agendas, registration, and call for proposals. Looking for suggestions along the lines of ExpectNation and Cvent. Hopefully cheaper!
posted by redarmycomrade on Nov 24, 2009 - 4 answers

I am looking for an email management program (like campaign monitor) that also includes email analytics (like google analytics) and project management tools (like basecamp). I am in a small marketing department at a non-profit that relies heavily on email (100K+/month messages sent). My google-fu has failed me so far, I can't find anything that has all three components. Does anyone know of a one stop shop that does this? Also open to a using several programs as long as we can get them to work with each other.
posted by Incy on Oct 21, 2009 - 6 answers

I am working with several other people to seek sponsorship for a non-profit event. There is a fairly simple but lengthy series of actions that needs to be completed to track each unique sponsor. We've thought about having a binder with a printed page showing tasks for each sponsor, but it would be preferable if there was an online solution any of us can access for checking off and date-stamping completed tasks, with a place to add notes. [more inside]
posted by Scram on Aug 26, 2009 - 4 answers

Can I use the "Time Management Matrix" in a commercial software product without any legal repercussions? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 29, 2009 - 2 answers

Free or near-free configuration management tool that examines a system and outputs a report? [more inside]
posted by ostranenie on Jun 19, 2009 - 5 answers

business management software for a painter [more inside]
posted by jellywerker on Jun 19, 2009 - 1 answer

My company is looking for a comprehensive package to manage our IT company, which has grown 1000% over the past 4.5 years. I believe we have outgrown our existing solution. It has to be scalable, user friendly, integrate with Quickbooks, ideally would integrate with Kaseya, and generally be a very full solution. Honestly, Autotask is the best thing we have found, but it is not an option as we cannot host it ourself. Outsourcing all client data to another company means we are beholden to that company for life and that is not an option. We tested Commit but the web interface just wasn't robust. The program itself was very functional, but the interface would lead one to believe that it was intended for smaller shops so we are going to stay away from it. All suggestions and critiques are welcome.
posted by titans13 on Mar 8, 2009 - 4 answers

What time/project management software or sites might be able to help me view my week in hourly clumps and allow me to check off completed tasks or monitor their success? I've tried a number of GTD services, but none of them has been quite right, so I'm looking for suggestions. [more inside]
posted by metalheart on Nov 29, 2008 - 6 answers

I'd like to create a project timeline guide that does not have dates. It is a general guide which indicates at what point in the process a certain action takes place. The timeline would actually be more comprised of several different time lines that overlap. Timelines a, b, and c (etc) wouldn't correspond to individuals but rather larger tasks that are occuring concurrently. I also would need to easily be able to export/print this timeline. My question is: is there a free program that I can use to create this? I have access to photoshop and illustrator but I'd rather not use those. I'm using a Mac running 10.5
posted by Waitwhat on Sep 3, 2008 - 2 answers

Recommendations for programmable web based collaboration software for team in multiple cities (such as basecamp or google docs) [more inside]
posted by london302 on Aug 28, 2008 - 5 answers

Has anyone used mac freelance to manage their freelance biz? [more inside]
posted by typewriter on Jul 29, 2008 - 3 answers

Can anybody recommend me some software that will allow me to manage correspondence paperlessly; that will allow 4 networked users to access a database containing all correspondence, including scanned copies of stuff received on paper from customers and third parties contacted on their behalf. [more inside]
posted by sjbrophy on Jul 9, 2008 - 5 answers

Linux + EEE + Chaotic Projects = ????? Project Manager. What should I try? [more inside]
posted by Koffeeman on Jun 3, 2008 - 4 answers

Suggestions for Photo Management Software Shared Over a Network? [more inside]
posted by macinchik on Feb 16, 2008 - 1 answer

Software for keeping lists of terms and definitions organized? Help me tame the glossary monster. [more inside]
posted by gemmy on Dec 20, 2007 - 4 answers

Dear MeFi softwareheads of all stripes: What are your favorite online resources on project management software? I'm talking articles, essays, tips, ad infinitum. [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog on Dec 3, 2007 - 5 answers

Wine inventory/management software. I'm looking for a reliable program to catalog my department's wine collection. We receive bottles from various vintners daily, so the collection is quite large. I'd love some recommendations from the mefi crowd for PC software. [more inside]
posted by Lizc on Sep 20, 2007 - 5 answers

How does a group of people keep its priorities straight? [more inside]
posted by clearlynuts on Aug 16, 2007 - 6 answers

Are there any Release Management Engineers out there? I would like to find out about your daily routine. Besides the responsibilities mentioned in typical job descriptions, what is it like being a release management engineer? Is it stressful? Is there room for creativity? What sort of career path is there? Lastly, how does the pay compare with other software engineering roles?
posted by zzztimbo on Aug 8, 2007 - 1 answer

What are good programs for sharing contact and calendar information in a small office? The most attractive piece of software I've found so far is "ACT!" [more inside]
posted by redteam on Jul 12, 2007 - 11 answers

What are the essential documents that all (software dev) projects should include? [more inside]
posted by Null Pointer and the Exceptions on Jun 28, 2007 - 6 answers

Inventory Management Software: Is there a simpler alternative to Compiere? [more inside]
posted by trinity8-director on Apr 29, 2007 - 6 answers

Anyone know of any great event planning + task management software? [more inside]
posted by scottandrew on Apr 20, 2007 - 2 answers

Which reference management software package should I use? [more inside]
posted by ChasFile on Mar 4, 2007 - 24 answers

Project Managers (PM) selected the SCRUM management and software development methodology to build-out and implement a customized a bolt-on application for SAP. If you are experienced with SCRUM, what is the 411 for a SWOT analysis on SCRUM (Agile Software Development)? [more inside]
posted by choragus on Jan 17, 2007 - 3 answers

What software package is good for heavy construction that includes most aspects of the construction process? [more inside]
posted by Fairhavens on Jan 11, 2007 - 4 answers

I am about to create a website for a university class on collaborative ethnographies. What software would suit my needs best? Right now, ExpressionEngine and Drupal 5 are my top two choices. If I am barking up the wrong tree, please let me know. [more inside]
posted by billtron on Dec 15, 2006 - 4 answers

Any good tips on managing approved software applications within an enterprise? [more inside]
posted by daHIFI on Oct 26, 2006 - 4 answers

What are good tools for managing software archives? [more inside]
posted by Grinder on May 16, 2006 - 2 answers

Went to Macworld, tried out Aperture, but I've got some questions about photo management software... [more inside]
posted by asavage on Jan 15, 2006 - 6 answers

A few questions about our Pro-Tools setup. [more inside]
posted by jon_kill on Dec 12, 2005 - 7 answers

Help me choose some photography management software. [more inside]
posted by knave on Aug 26, 2005 - 9 answers

Our small web development company is looking into project management software. I've been looking around, but can't seem to find something that really suits our needs. [more inside]
posted by frufry on Apr 14, 2005 - 13 answers

How should we nurture programmers so that they can manage projects? (I think this is more general than programmers - I'd appreciate help from anyone who has been involved in moving people from technical to more managerial positions). [more inside]
posted by andrew cooke on Apr 4, 2005 - 16 answers

Can anyone recommend a decent piece of software to keep track of multiple concurrent projects? [more inside]
posted by TonyRobots on Mar 7, 2005 - 6 answers

I am looking for a simple way to keep a client informed on what projects I am working on for them, and what their current status is. A service like Basecamp is a possibility, but it is much more than I need. Their free TaDa list site is useful, but too simple. I need something a bit more informative, but easy to maintain. Any suggestions?
posted by mudhouse on Mar 5, 2005 - 4 answers

I work for a company of about 100 people whose product is information, but it manages information in a really crappy manner. Nobody knows what's going on elsewhere within the company; often crucial people are unaware of events staged by other departments. We are thinking of getting a CMS to fix this: [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God on Feb 17, 2005 - 7 answers

I need a CMS recommendation. I've been asked to find and set up a suitable content management system to be used by software and hardware developers for a project here at work. It needs to have good CVS and bug tracking modules. [mi] [more inside]
posted by sanitycheck on Nov 17, 2004 - 5 answers

How would you start an open source project? (A greater amount of detail will be presented upon clicking below.) [more inside]
posted by sequential on Jul 6, 2004 - 4 answers

Needed: Reliable software that will automatically respond to email sales leads, send those sales leads to our dealers in the customer's particular region, and follow up with an email to the customer a week later to see if the dealer has contacted him or her, or if a sale has been made. [more inside...] [more inside]
posted by lotsofno on Jun 1, 2004 - 4 answers

Does anyone have any recommendations for applications that handle software development life cycle management? I am after something that pulls together scheduling of new development alongside bug tracking and feature requests for live code... [more inside]
posted by chill on Mar 4, 2004 - 5 answers

What's the best way to keep track of an escalating number of logins and passwords? For the web, there's Opera's magic wand, but what about hosting accounts, ftp servers, ATM PINs, etc? Encrypted text file on the desktop? Scribbled note under the pillow? How do you manage (and hide) your password library?
posted by muckster on Jan 31, 2004 - 17 answers

Fonts. They're driving me nuts. Does anyone know of a simple program to generate a specimen book from all fonts present on a system, installed or not. True type, open type, type 1, etc. The problem is, I have my fonts organzied well enough, but I frequently forget what the ones I don't often use look like.
posted by Grod on Jan 3, 2004 - 18 answers