Review: Raku DA

Posted on May 19, 2007 by LJ

Originally published 2 Mar 2006

Summary

Desk Accessories, are useful bits of code that allow me to quickly do something with few keystrokes. Most of these software bits are no longer widely available, due to progress in the Palm interface, but I still find some of them extremely helpful.

Raku DA,by Tuu’s Palmware, is a quick entry point for tasks, appointments and memos..

Overview

Software: Raku DA
Manufacturer: Tuu’s Palmware
Platform: Palm
Current Version: Palm: 2.1.3

Why Did I Download/Buy This?

This was one of the DA’s originally recommended to me that got me started down the DA path. Raku allows me to quickly enter a task, calendar event or memo without leaving the application I am in. These entries go straight into the Palm standard applications, where my other applications (Agendus and Bonsai) can pick them up.

How I Use This?

A big part of GTD is putting things into a trusted system. If I have a thought and I want to quickly enter it without losing track of where I am, this application allows me to do it, without leaving my current application, but letting me get it to a place where it will be processed later. I find that if I do not write it down, I will either forget it, or get sidetracked doing it. By making sure I get things into my pile for later processing, I don’t get sidetracked as easily.

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