FranklinCovey Announces Gadget for Windows Vista SideShow and Releases Gadget for Windows Vista Sidebar.PlanPlus[TM] for Microsoft Outlook For the e-mail and news client bundled with certain versions of Microsoft Windows, see . Microsoft Outlook or Outlook (full name Microsoft Office Outlook and PlanPlus[TM] for Windows Updated An updating service on Microsoft's Web site that enables users to obtain bug fixes and new features for their version of Windows. Windows Update components analyze your PC's configuration and display a list of appropriate downloads for your individual system. for Windows Vista The current version of Windows for the desktop. It was released in late 2006 for businesses and early 2007 for consumers. Vista adds numerous features, including improved security and advanced multimedia capabilities. and Microsoft Office Microsoft's primary desktop applications for Windows and Mac. Depending on the package, it includes some combination of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook along with various Internet and other utilities. Outlook 2007 SALT LAKE CITY -- FranklinCovey (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :FC) today announced it will release the FranklinCovey Task List Gadget for Windows SideShow An auxiliary display capability in Windows Vista that can be deployed in different ways. For example, SideShow can be a tiny rectangular readout on the side of a laptop or a small screen on the lid. Lid-mounted SideShows can serve as multipmedia players when the laptop is turned off. in March 2007. It also released the FranklinCovey Task List Gadget for Windows Sidebar The Windows Sidebar is a panel for Desktop Gadgets that is anchored to the side of the Windows Vista desktop. Users can add gadgets from gallery.live.com which were made by other users. today. Additionally, FranklinCovey has updated its award-winning productivity software applications, PlanPlus v.5.1 for Windows (available now) and PlanPlus v.4.1 for Microsoft Outlook (planned release February 2007), for Windows Vista compliance. Both applications are based on the FranklinCovey Planning System See spreadsheet and financial planning system. and assist desktop, notebook or Tablet PC (1) A tablet computer environment from Microsoft that is based on an enhanced version of Windows XP. Designed to function more like a portable writing tablet than previous tablet-based computers, it includes handwriting recognition as well as the ability to retain handwritten words users in better managing their time and focusing on top priorities for increased overall effectiveness. The FranklinCovey Task List Gadget for Windows Sidebar is a mini-application that enables users to quickly view their PlanPlus for Windows (available now) or PlanPlus for Microsoft Outlook (available February 2007) task list within the Windows Vista Sidebar. Users can add and sort tasks by rank and priority using the FranklinCovey planning methodology. The FranklinCovey Task List Gadget is always visible on the desktop, so users always know what task they must complete next. The gadget for sidebar and PlanPlus applications were created with development partner, Agilix[R]. The FranklinCovey Task List Gadget for Windows SideShow is a mini-application which allows users immediate access to their FranklinCovey Task List whether their PC is on, off or in sleep mode - increasing productivity and saving time and battery life. It will update a Windows SideShow-compatible device with the information from the FranklinCovey Task List Gadget running on the PC. Some Windows SideShow-compatible devices include laptops with a secondary or auxiliary display, keyboards, LCD display casings, digital picture frames An Internet appliance that displays a picture on an LCD screen and uses an always-on cable modem or DSL connection. It lets you upload images over the Internet directly into the digital frames of family members and friends. , remote controls, PDAs and cell phones. The Windows SideShow application was created in collaboration with the Microsoft Mobile and Tailored Platforms Division. The FranklinCovey Task List Gadget for Windows Sidebar is now included with the 30-day trial or purchase of FranklinCovey's PlanPlus v.5.1 for Windows and will be included with the 30-day trial or purchase of PlanPlus v.4.1 for Microsoft Outlook in February 2007. The FranklinCovey Task List Gadget for Windows SideShow will be included with the 30-day trial or purchase of FranklinCovey's PlanPlus v.5.1 for Windows and PlanPlus v.4.1 for Microsoft Outlook in February 2007. "FranklinCovey is pleased to have worked with Microsoft to create our FranklinCovey Task List Gadget for Windows SideShow," said Jeff Anderson, Senior Vice President of Product Management for FranklinCovey. "This integral component of FranklinCovey's planning methodology allows users to organize their most vital tasks by ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. rank and 123 priority, whether or not they are connected to their PC, saving valuable time and increasing individual productivity." "Microsoft is excited to have collaborated with world-renowned productivity expert, FranklinCovey, to create the Task List Gadget for Windows SideShow," said Brad Goldberg, general manager for Windows Client at Microsoft Corp. "This mini-application, in combination with PlanPlus for Microsoft Outlook and PlanPlus for Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. , marries the millions of Microsoft customers with the renowned FranklinCovey planning principles that have helped businesses and individuals for years to better focus and execute on their highest priorities." PlanPlus for Microsoft Outlook seamlessly integrates the proven planning methods from FranklinCovey within Microsoft Office Outlook 2007. It features a user interface that mirrors FranklinCovey's paper planner for managing calendar, tasks, contacts and notes. It also features a simple, user-friendly Project Manager which integrates with the FranklinCovey Daily Task List, generates e-mail project reports, allows task delegation, and supports customizable columns to view priority, flags, owner, category, and more. The software syncs information to FranklinCovey handheld applications for Windows Mobile-based and Palm devices. PlanPlus for Microsoft Outlook allows users to drag and drop A graphical user interface (GUI) capability that lets you perform operations by moving the icon of an object with the mouse into another window or onto another icon. For example, files can be copied or moved by dragging them from one folder to another. tasks, appointments and notes within the different PlanPlus modules for increased productivity. It also includes digital ink support so Tablet PC users can take notes in their own handwriting within the PowerNotes note-taking and note management module. Traditional FranklinCovey Planning Page users can print information from Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 and PlanPlus to all four FranklinCovey Planning Page sizes. PlanPlus for Windows PlanPlus for Windows is a stand-alone electronic planning system for desktop, notebook, Tablet PC or Ultra Mobile PC users who are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. an alternative to Microsoft Office Outlook. The software manages calendar, tasks, contacts and notes using the familiar layout and functionality of the FranklinCovey Paper Planning System. It features digital ink support throughout the application, including handwriting to text conversion and resizable objects and drawings; a tabbed filing system for notes and information; a customizable user interface which utilizes drag-and-drop functionality to customize the workspace; full category support for tasks, appointments, contacts and notes; and FranklinCovey handheld applications for Palm devices. The software also offers synchronization (1) See synchronous and synchronous transmission. (2) Ensuring that two sets of data are always the same. See data synchronization. (3) Keeping time-of-day clocks in two devices set to the same time. See NTP. to Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 and traditional FranklinCovey Planning Page users can print information from PlanPlus to all four FranklinCovey Planning Page sizes. Both applications are available in 88 FranklinCovey retail stores, by calling 800-819-1812, or by visiting www.franklincovey.com/vista, where users can also download a free 30-day trial. Suggested retail is $99.95 for either PlanPlus for Microsoft Outlook or PlanPlus for Windows. A free update is available for users who own PlanPlus v.4 for Microsoft Outlook or PlanPlus v.5 for Windows. Site licensing and quantity discounts are also available. For system requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. please visit www.franklincovey.com/vista. About FranklinCovey FranklinCovey([R]) (NYSE:FC) is a global leader in effectiveness training, productivity tools, and assessment services for organizations and individuals. FranklinCovey helps companies succeed by unleashing the power of their workforce to focus and execute on top business priorities. Clients include 90 percent of the Fortune 100, more than 75 percent of the Fortune 500, thousands of small and mid-sized businesses, as well as numerous government entities and educational institutions. Organizations and individuals access FranklinCovey products and services through corporate training, licensed client facilitators, one-on-one coaching, public workshops, catalogs, 88 retail stores and www.franklincovey.com. FranklinCovey has nearly 1,500 associates providing professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. and products in 39 offices and in 95 countries. Agilix is a registered trademark of Agilix Labs, Inc. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. |
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