Got a request to be a beta tester for version 4

[wheat]

Got a request to be a beta tester for version 4 and have signed the NDA.

[rbushway]

Have you got a link?

[tmc]

Seriously, just let me know where to sign and I'm there!

[The Chief Nerd]

I would be interested in beta testing as well.

[Wcrocker]

Fire up the link.

[bpjen]

Come on, already, don't make us beg...

[wheat]

[quote]Originally posted by wheat

Got a request to be a beta tester for version 4 and have signed the NDA.
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Invitation to Beta Test FranklinCovey Software

FranklinCovey is currently developing a software product called PlanPlus for Windows®.

You are among a select few who are being invited to participate in the PlanPlus for Windows Beta test program.

This exciting new product will run on all Microsoft Windows XP operating systems, including Home, Professional, and Tablet PC Edition.



PlanPlus for Windows is ideal for users who wish to incorporate the FranklinCovey planning system on a desktop, notebook, or Tablet PC. This new software product will serve as a direct replacement for FranklinCovey TabletPlanner and this new version 4 is a significant upgrade to TabletPlanner 3.0. Additionally, users that have used Franklin Planner Software version 7 and FranklinCovey Planning Software version 8 will be able to migrate their data to PlanPlus for Windows.

PlanPlus for Windows will include the following features:

• Intuitive, paper-like interface helps you begin immediately to increase your organization and productivity.

• Weekly Planning and Goal Planning tools help you implement planning methods taught in world-renowned FranklinCovey workshops.

• A daily planning view places your Prioritized Task List, appointment schedule, and Daily Notes in one convenient screen.

• Daily Notes gives you an ideal place to record conversations, assignments, and key information that can be searched and retrieved in an instant.

• Keyword searching lets you immediately locate any word whether in notes, appointments, tasks, documents, or contacts.

• Full Digital Ink support provides an enhanced pen-to-screen interface for Tablet PC users.

• Synchronization with Palm OS devices and printing to any FranklinCovey page size allows you to take your plans on the go.

• Data from FranklinCovey Planning Software version 7 and 8 can be imported to PlanPlus for Windows for instant transition.



Below are the minimum system requirements for PlanPlus for Windows:



System Requirements:

• Microsoft Windows® XP operating system

• PC with 233 MHz or higher processor clock speed

• 128 MB RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and features)

• 100 MB available hard disk space

• CD-ROM or DVD drive

• Microsoft Exchange 2000 or 2003 required for synchronization with Outlook Web Access via the Internet

• Microsoft Outlook 2000, 2002, or 2003 required for local synchronization

• Palm OS 3.1 or higher required for synchronization with Palm OS handhelds

• Tablet PC device required to utilize some digital ink and pen input features



If you are interested in participating in this Beta test program, please go to www.fcbeta.com/planpluswindows_nda.htm and fill out the PlanPlus Beta Feedback Application.



After reviewing your application and NDA we will send you details on how to participate in the PlanPlus for Windows Beta Program.



Thank you for helping us to develop a great software product.

Sincerely,


PlanPlus Beta Team

coordinator_ppw@fcbeta.com


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[bpjen]

"This new software product will serve as a direct replacement for FranklinCovey TabletPlanner and this new version 4 is a significant upgrade to TabletPlanner 3.0."
wow, that isn't what I was expecting... my initial impression is that it is not a program designed from the ground up specifically for the tablet. That is one of the things that I liked about TP- it didn't feel like a windows program with some adds to make it work on a tablet. we'll have to see...

[rbushway]

I got the same email, but saw it was a planplus beta, so I canned it. Didn't realize they were merging the products. Not at all what I was expecting, either. I'll sign up for the beta...

JeffG: Can you give us any information on this merge of products?

[tmc]

You know, I have both PlanPlus and TabletPlanner installed and I have often wished they'd roll the feature set together. This could get interesting.