Compass is a well-known and robust bookmark manager software launched in 1997. It is compatible with Netscape, Internet Explorer, Opera, and can also launch generic browsers.
But Compass is more than just a bookmark manager - it's also an "outline editor" or "note editor," offering users the ability to create personal journals, notes, outlines, memos, and more. Additionally, you can use Compass as a web page or report generator, exporting your bookmarks or notes into the format of your choosing, with the power of Template. This feature even allows you to control different folder levels and generate multiple files linked back to the main output file.
Compass can effortlessly manage thousands of bookmarks, and it works with Netscape 2.x - 4.x, Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.x - 5.x, and Opera 3.x - 5.x on Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000. Here are some of the top features of Compass:
1. Handles Netscape, Internet Explorer, and Opera file formats with a uniform user interface for operations such as file open, save, import, export, and merge.
2. Unique Tree, List, and Description three-pane layout with two displaying styles - Explorer style and Compass style.
3. Export with Template allows users to export bookmarks or folders to the format of their choosing, with the ability to edit or create their own Templates.
4. Powerful logical AND, OR, NOT search and intelligent find duplicate URLs.
5. Password protect your bookmark files.
6. Super-fast multi-threading generic socket connection to check links, retrieve keywords, descriptions, and redirected URLs.
7. Powerful multi-selectable Tree pane.
8. Extensive drag & drop - to and from different panes, different instances, Compass and browsers, desktop, and Windows Explorer.
9. Communicates with Netscape, Internet Explorer, and Opera to launch links, add new links, open new browsers, and replace URLs.
10. Tray icon access.
11. Versatile sorting options.
12. Dynamic Bookmarks menu.
In summary, Compass is a fantastic bookmark manager software that offers a plethora of features to help organize and manage bookmarks, notes, outlines, and other data effortlessly. Highly recommended for those looking for a reliable program to handle their browsing and note-taking needs.
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