dotTech Exclusive: 30 free licenses of Linkman Pro!
April 17, 2010 111
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Linkman Pro was one of the first software I reviewed way back when dotTech was first launched; yet, to this day I remember it because of how much I was impressed by it. So, with great pleasure I would like to announce a dotTech-Outer Technologies giveaway of 30 free licenses of Linkman Pro!
For those that don’t know, Linkman Pro – which also has a Linkman Lite version which is freeware – is a professional, feature filled bookmarks/favorites management tool. In other words, it helps you easily manage your bookmarks/favorites if you use multiple browsers, multiple computers, or would like to be able to create back ups for safe keeping. Here is an overview of the features that Linkman Pro has, as per the developer:
- Compatibility with all major Windows browsers
- Firefox 1.x-3.x, Internet Explorer 3.x-8.x, Google Chrome 2.x-5.x, K-Meleon 1.x, Maxthon, SeaMonkey 1.x, Opera 4.x-9.x, Avant Browser, Neoplanet, Netcaptor, SlimBrowser
- Use the same link collection across different browsers (automated synchronization between Firefox, IE and other browsers)
- Synchronization support to share links between multiple computers
- Supports keywords, ratings, comments, descriptions, shortnames and user defined data
- Ability to handle large databases (even millions of links) without performance or stability issues
- Optional installation on removable drives like USB sticks
- Internet Explorer integration
- Firefox 3 integration
- Optional Desktop Toolbar (supports all browsers including Chrome and Opera) for fastest browsing ever
- Optional Internet Explorer Toolbar
- Highly customizable user interface
- Tray Icon
- Detects duplicate links, even if they differ in subdomains, ports or login data
- Query for URLs on the same domain or subdomain and display results in groups
- User defined rating system
- Synchronization
- Extensive help file and PDF Tutorial
- Ability to check URLs for dead links, intelligent (only major) content changes, and page movements
- Retrieves keywords, descriptions and custom metatags from web pages
- Password protection
- Multiple import and export formats
- Direct Internet Explorer Favorites support (including correct item order)
- Firefox Bookmarks
- Google Chrome
- Powermarks
- SeaMonkey
- Opera Hotlist
- Html
- Separated Value files
- Any data file containing links
- Editable Export Templates (XML, TSV…) with UTF8 support
- Fully customizable Html Link webpage generation
- Search and Replace
- Text and Status Query
- Link Collector
- Printing support
- Sort feature with multiple sort orders and autosort
- Drop Basket for faster browsing and URL addition
- URL Path associated launch
- URL Launch History
- Fast Links for fast access to your favorite URLs
- Daily Links feature to launch several bookmarks with one click
- Full Drag and Drop support including link drops from browser to Linkman
- Advanced Tray Icon (configurable click actions)
- User defined browser support
- Auto save
- System-wide hotkeys for easy use, even when working with another application
If you want to learn more about Linkman Pro, you are welcome to read my review, or watch the tutorial video. Do take note, however, that both the review and the tutorial video are of old version of Linkman Pro – the latest versions have made many improvements. (A full changelog of improvements made to Linkman Pro with each new release can be found the bottom of this page.)
That all being said, 30 lucky dotTechies will have the chance to own a copy of Linkman Pro for free! All winners will receive free updates. Here are the rules for this promotion:
Version being given out for free: 7.9.0.30
Free updates: Yes
Supported OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Win7
Download size: 7.7 MB
- If you want a chance to win a license of Linkman Pro, you must post a comment below answering all of these questions:
- Have you ever used a bookmarks/favorites manager or synced bookmarks/favorites across multiple browsers or computers? If yes, please name the software/service you have used.
- What will be the main task you will use Linkman Pro for (sync bookmarks across browsers, sync bookmarks across computers, backup bookmarks, etc.)?
- Is there anything Outer Technologies can improve in Linkman Pro (bug fixes, more features, etc.)? If yes, please specify.
- Do you think $25 (for a single license) is a fair price for Linkman Pro? If no, please specify the price you think is fair.
Anyone that does not answer all four of these questions will be disqualified.
- 10 licenses are reserved for dotTech donors, authors, and artists. If you fall in this 10 license reserve category, please specifically state so in your comment (i.e. say “I am a donor” if you are a donor, etc.), otherwise I may not know. Also if you are a donor, please be sure to use the e-mail you donated with in your comment (do not post your e-mail in public, just use the e-mail in the “e-mail” form when posting a comment) so I can confirm.
- The other 20 licenses can be won by anyone.
- I reserve the right to award specific people licenses if I feel they have helped foster the dotTech community by being very active (the people who fall into this category is at my sole discretion).
- You may only enter the drawing once and may only win one license. If you try to enter more than once, you will be disqualified.
When posting a comment, please make sure you enter an e-mail that is 100% valid and an e-mail you will check because the licenses will be distributed via e-mail by me. If you win and don’t have a valid e-mail or an e-mail you don’t check, your license will go to waste. However, please don’t post your e-mail in your comment! You should never post your e-mail on a public form. Just enter the e-mail you want to be contacted at in the “E-mail” field when writing your comment – I will be able to get your e-mail from there. Or if you are a registered dotTechie just post a comment while you are logged in and I will be able to find your e-mail.
The winners of this giveaway will be announced after the giveaway has ended in 72 hours, or on Tuesday April 20, 2010.
Good luck to everyone!
Anyone that misses out can always purchase Linkman Pro (scroll down to the bottom of the page to find Linkman Pro) for $25 (USD).
Have you ever used a bookmarks/favorites manager or synced bookmarks/favorites across multiple browsers or computers? If yes, please name the software/service you have used.
x-marks and zotero
What will be the main task you will use Linkman Pro for (sync bookmarks across browsers, sync bookmarks across computers, backup bookmarks, etc.)?
I think this would be a richer feature set than x-marks, and I’d rather save zotero for my research work.
Is there anything Outer Technologies can improve in Linkman Pro (bug fixes, more features, etc.)? If yes, please specify
Take a look at Zotero. Collecting bookmarks as formal citations that can be used directly as footnotes/endnotes is an AWESOME feature!
Do you think $25 (for a single license) is a fair price for Linkman Pro? If no, please specify the price you think is fair.
Not really sure. I am looking at the feature set, and right now I don’t have a rich enough bookmark environment that I’d pay for it. But if I had better organizing tools (sort,…) I probably *would* use one more and that would likely make it worthwhile.
I imagine this is one of those things that I’ll discover over time.
I’ll take a shot. Have the lite version for years. Think I got it from giveaway.com Thanks for the chance.
Thank you and Outertech for this Giveaway. Sorry for my bad English.
1. Yes, I used Linkman (an old version) for many years for bookmarks across computers.
2. The main task will be sync bookmarks across computers.
3. Yes, I think it’s a fair price.
Best regards,
Frank
1. No I have never used a bookmarks/favorites manager or synced bookmarks/favorites across multiple browsers or computers.
2. I would use Linkman Pro to sync my bookmarks across browsers primarily but would also consider doing it across computer at a later date.
3.I have never used it but fixing bugs is always a good thing.
4. It would depend how you define a single license. If the single license is for one computer then I most likely would not purchase it for $25. On the other hand if a single license covered all my computers than I would consider if a very fair price and would consider purchasing it .
Bud
I anm using XMarks to sync my bookmaks and favorites, but I would like a desktop programs so I can work with them.
I would be using Linkman Pro to backup and sync between computers.
I hav eused the Lite version, but it had its limitations. I liked the program and without the Lite’s limitations it would be a great program.
$25.00 is not a bad price for this program, but FREE is always best.
I use Outer Technologies Cacheman Pro and love it.
Thenk you
Are there any free, open source alternatives? The only closed source program I like to use is Opera. Other than that, I always try to use open source software.
No
Sync bookmarks across browsers and across computers, describe and document bookmarks
Don’t know yet.
$25 is reasonable for good quality software.
Well, this is such an appealing program! I use four different computers (two for work and two for the home) and three different browsers on each (Opera, Firefox and Chrome) and this program would be so helpful.
My answers to the questions:
Have you ever used a bookmarks/favorites manager or synced bookmarks/favorites across multiple browsers or computers? If yes, please name the software/service you have used.
X-marks, Transmute
What will be the main task you will use Linkman Pro for (sync bookmarks across browsers, sync bookmarks across computers, backup bookmarks, etc.)?
All of the above, basically.
Is there anything Outer Technologies can improve in Linkman Pro (bug fixes, more features, etc.)? If yes, please specify.
As I haven’t used it yet, I really can’t say anything about bug fixes. If I am lucky enough to win, I will of course send in recommendations if I come across bugs/needed features to improve the program.
Do you think $25 (for a single license) is a fair price for Linkman Pro? If no, please specify the price you think is fair.
If it’s a single license that can be used by one person on all of her computers, then it does sound reasonable to me.
Thank you for the offer:
1. Have you ever used a bookmarks/favorites manager or synced bookmarks/favorites across multiple browsers or computers? If yes, please name the software/service you have used.
I have used the bookmarking service ‘Delicious’
2. What will be the main task you will use Linkman Pro for (sync bookmarks across browsers, sync bookmarks across computers, backup bookmarks, etc.)?
I will use it for syncing bookmarks across browsers, checking and eliminating/updating dead links, backup bookmarks, creating a database of bookmarks and as a reference library.
3. Is there anything Outer Technologies can improve in Linkman Pro (bug fixes, more features, etc.)? If yes, please specify.
Make it compatible with Safari (as I use that browser too!).
Ability to import bookmarks from Delicious, Google bookmarks (probably can already do this).
Could make the interface a bit more user friendly/attractive
4. Do you think $25 (for a single license) is a fair price for Linkman Pro?
If no, please specify the price you think is fair.
I think $20 is a more fair/ more attractive price for consumers
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April 17 2010 at 5:00 PM
1. I have never used a bookmarks/favorites manager except for IE favorites.
2. I would use Linkman Pro to sync my bookmarks across browsers IE & Google
3.I have not used it.
4. I would think about $20.
While I am donor, I am also a complete and total mess when it comes to bookmark management. We’re talking pathetic here. I have not used a bookmark manager to date, largely because I couldn’t figure out the best option for sorting through critical bookmarks and all the crap I get entranced with via Stumble Upon. I am less interested in synching between computers than I am in synching across browsers, since I tend to bounce around between Firefox, Chrome, and here and there some Opera and Safari.
Re: bug fixes and improvements, I am always too happy to express my opinion about every thing, solicited or otherwise.
With regard to pricing, I am usually happier when software that is not critical, but that offers benefits that are a little more complicated than would be common in freeware falls in closer to $19.95 than $25, but that’s just because I’m poor and cheap.
In any event, I appreciate at least having the chance to be considered for a free license, and it is always a pleasure to feel a part of the dotTech community.
I like the idea of a professional bookmark manager. So to take advantage of this opportunity I will answer your questions:
Yes I have used a bookmarks manager: Transmute.
I want to see what’s different in this one than Transmute, because Transmute is not exactly what I need. I do use two different browsers and would really like to have all my bookmarks in one place, managed better than the current software, if possible.
I think $10 may be a better and more attractive price as this is just a bookmarks manager basically.
I have not tried Linkman before, so cannot suggest what they should do to improve themselves.
Hi,
I think the software sounds like a handy tool.
1. No, I have never used a bookmarks/favorites manager and I’d like to give it a go – I hate not having access to my usual bookmarks when, for emple, I use my partner’s PC.
2. My main purpose for using Linkman Pro to sync my bookmarks across browsers and between different PCs on the same subnet.
3.I havn’t used Linkman Pro so I’m not familiar with whether there are problems that need fixing.
4. $25 for a single license for this software sounds a bit too expensive to me, perhaps for a multiuse licence and/or $10 per license…
•Have you ever used a bookmarks/favorites manager or synced bookmarks/favorites across multiple browsers or computers? If yes, please name the software/service you have used.
Mostly I cut and paste the favorites/bookmark folder if I don’t use FEBE . Weavebrowser Sync is a FF extension I apparently downloaded but have never used it. I used to do something with g-mail that let me sync my Bookmarks but since I don’t remember how or what I clearly haven’t bothered in a while. I do back up and move back ups around. Sometimes use Toucan to sync stuff.
•What will be the main task you will use Linkman Pro for (sync bookmarks across browsers, sync bookmarks across computers, backup bookmarks, etc.)?
One stop everything I’ve forgotten. Likely I’ll use it to keep my bookmarks at home and at work synced. If I like the backup on it, I’ll do that too. Faintly recall downloading a FF extension to locate dead links but it’s long gone. That function would be nice as part of a package so regular link clean-up could happen.
•Is there anything Outer Technologies can improve in Linkman Pro (bug fixes, more features, etc.)? If yes, please specify.
Have no idea. Not ever used it. Looks like great stuff which is why I’d like a copy to try out. May have to give Linkman Lite a look.
•Do you think $25 (for a single license) is a fair price for Linkman Pro? If no, please specify the price you think is fair.
Probably. I don’t know what development, distribution and maintenance costs are or the developer’s source(s) of income. As for positioning it for max purchase, people have to need or want it to buy it. I’ve been limping along, making do with other stuff. Should I find I actually want/need it once I use it, then $25 is affordable.
Hi Ashraf,
I also think this software looks good and am going to try the lite version and maybe win a copy of the pro version. I am a donor.
1. I have used the built in synchronizers for bookmarks, but no professional version such as this.
2. I would use the product to clean up my bookmarks, eliminating duplicates and creating a solid master version to share across browsers and computers.
3. No opinion on improvements as I have not used the product yet.
4. $25 is high for one computer. Perhaps for a 3 pc version, or a least for your desktop and laptop. I personally like the WinPatrol pricing strategy, pay for it once and use it on all of Your computers, as long as it is not a business.
1. Have you ever used a bookmarks/favorites manager or synced bookmarks/favorites across multiple browsers or computers? If yes, please name the software/service you have used.
Yes. The most recent one I have used is Advanced URL Catalogue but it was only good for 30 days and I wasn’t inclined to purchase it because it didn’t warrent me buying it since other freeware seemed to accomplish what I was looking for.
2. What will be the main task you will use Linkman Pro for (sync bookmarks across browsers, sync bookmarks across computers, backup bookmarks, etc.)?
I will use it to organize the existing bookmarks (favorites) I have, hopefully update outdated or no longer existant links, eliminate duplicate links, and of course have a better way of categorize the ones I already have.
3. Is there anything Outer Technologies can improve in Linkman Pro (bug fixes, more features, etc.)? If yes, please specify.
I think one think Outer Technologies might want to consider is making it more compatible for Safari.
4. Do you think $25 (for a single license) is a fair price for Linkman Pro? If no, please specify the price you think is fair.
I think the price is fair considering what it does but I think the price should include future upgrades.
Thank you for the offer:
1. Have you ever used a bookmarks/favorites manager or synced bookmarks/favorites across multiple browsers or computers? If yes, please name the software/service you have used.
-Yes, i’m using Xmarks bookmarks sync.
2. What will be the main task you will use Linkman Pro for (sync bookmarks across browsers, sync bookmarks across computers, backup bookmarks, etc.)?
-I have a lot of computers, i would find all my bookmarks on them at the same time. So, i think the main tasks i will use Linkman Pro for are, syncing and makings backups.
3. Is there anything Outer Technologies can improve in Linkman Pro (bug fixes, more features, etc.)? If yes, please specify.
-I have never used it, so i don’t know :)
4. Do you think $25 (for a single license) is a fair price for Linkman Pro?
If no, please specify the price you think is fair.
-Hum, perhaps a bit unfair. Around 10 and 15$ would be better.
1.) No, I have not used one in the past, but I have been actively searching the past couple weeks for one that would have all the features I want without being a drain on my computer or my wallet.
2.) I stay faithful to one browser, so I would use Linkman Pro to synchronize bookmarks between different computers.
3.) Since I have not yet tried the program, I couldn’t fairly judge what could be improved.
4.) Yes, I think $25 is a fair price, but it is at the upper limit of what I would be willing to pay.
It would be nice to to find the free download link occasionally!
I also think this software looks good and am going to try the lite version and maybe win a copy of the pro version. I am a donor.
I can recieve License Key if i luky….!
Have you ever used a bookmarks/favorites manager or synced bookmarks/favorites across multiple browsers or computers?
I never knew such software existed. Shows you how web savvy I am…
What will be the main task you will use Linkman Pro for (sync bookmarks across browsers, sync bookmarks across computers, backup bookmarks, etc.)?
Syncing bookmarks across windows installs on mostly one computer (technically not Windows, except 1 copy of Windows 7 at work)
Is there anything Outer Technologies can improve in Linkman Pro (bug fixes, more features, etc.)?
Never used it. (See 1.)
Do you think $25 (for a single license) is a fair price for Linkman Pro? If no, please specify the price you think is fair.
I only use free software. As in a certain controversial drink. Last software I bought was a game for Windows 95. So I think it’s too much.
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1. No I haven’t but is sounds usefull.
2. To sync backup and have comments with my bookmarks.
3. I don’t think so. But haven’t used it before. It sounds good.
4. Yes, about right.
Have you ever used a bookmarks/favorites manager or synced bookmarks/favorites across multiple browsers or computers?
I have used XMarks to sync bookmarks across Firefox installs on multiple computers. Though I find it suitable for this purpose, I have found myself dissatisfied with a few of its behaviours.
What will be the main task you will use Linkman Pro for (sync bookmarks across browsers, sync bookmarks across computers, backup bookmarks, etc.)?
I think I will use it for backing-up bookmarks, since I did once forget my Xmarks login details and I don’t want to risk losing my bookmarks again. But I may use it for the other listed purposes too if I find it satisfactory compared to Xmarks and other similar software.
Is there anything Outer Technologies can improve in Linkman Pro (bug fixes, more features, etc.)?
I have not been aware of this software previously and so cannot comment.
Do you think $25 (for a single license) is a fair price for Linkman Pro? If no, please specify the price you think is fair.
Based on quick research I just did on alternatives, it seems the average price, so I can understand it. However, without being familiar with the software, I can’t really judge it is “fair”. Personally, I wouldn’t mind a $5 reduction, since I don’t like paying much for single-purpose software, but that’s just me.
Final, non-promo-related comments:
I do love your website, Ashraf, and keep up the good work!
1: I’ve used Link Commander and PowerMarks and like Link Commander best. It has some limitations and I’m looking for something new.
2: I will use it to sync across different browsers (IE, FireFox, Safari, Bing, etc.) and to sync between my laptop and my computer.
3: I didn’t see where it can be used on a flash drive or external drive – I hope this will be a capability.
4: While $25 doesn’t seem over priced, it would be more competitive at $19 per seat.
Regards,
Bob
Yes an earleir version of Linkman
To sync my 1500+ bookmarks across browsers/computers
Dont know yet havent tried latest version (waiting to see if i win a key :-) )
I think $15 – $20 for what it does
Whether I win or not well done to Ashraf for once again bringing us dottechies something useful and a big thank you to Outer Technologies as well