%% [[PKM]] [[writing technologies]] %% [[Writing Philosophy with Hypertext]] # Obsidian - Obsidian is my notetaking system (or PKM) of choice. - Obsidian is a [[Program v Platform|platform]] that enables different kinds of note organization useful for different cases. In particular, Obsidian supports [[Interlinked Modular Writing|interlinked modular writing]]. - Obsidian uses plaintext notes with the markdown markup language so that notes written in Obsidian are likely [[Future Proofing|remain useable]]. - Plaintext notes are easy to convert and modify since they can be read by any text editing software. - Markup is a widely used markup language that has support across most of the web and many notetaking programs. - Obsidian is [[Digital Accessibility|accessible]] (though not the most accessible): - Obsidian is free, so it is accessible to those without money. - Obsidian has a WYSIWYG writing interface that is familiar to users of word processing software. - But obsidian is also very powerful. Through the use of core features and community plugins, Obsidian supports a range of customization and automation. - These notes were written and published online using Obsidian. - Obsidian can downloaded at [Obsidian.md](https://obsidian.md). ## References - NoteApps.info Compare Note Taking Apps [Link](https://www.noteapps.info/apps/compare?note_app=notion%2Bobsidian%2Bremnote%2Broam) - Olaf.wolkenhauer 2021, Zettelkasten, Roam, Obsidian, RemNote, Notion and Cong [Link](https://agenda.community/t/zettelkasten-roam-obsidian-remnote-notion-and-cong-does-not-work-as-expected/71102) - Mike and Matty 2020, NOTION vs ROAM vs OBSIDIAN vs REMNOTE How to choose the BEST FIT note taking app for you! [Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opSENgc45Sw) - Milo 2020, Obsidian for Beginners: Start HERE — How to Use the Obsidian App for Notes [Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgbLb6QCK88&t=19s)