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[[PKM]] [[writing technologies]]
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[[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)