The Omni Show How John Gruber, Raconteur, Uses OmniOutliner
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Dec 11, 2019 
Join John Gruber, a professional blogger behind Daring Fireball, as he dives into his long-time love for OmniOutliner. He shares how he uses it for meticulous project planning, including recent server changes. John also reminisces about early web technologies, comparing them to today's fast-paced digital landscape. With a blend of humor, he discusses 90s consumer experiences and the importance of organization in both personal and professional realms. Expect engaging storytelling sprinkled with nostalgia and practical insights!
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OmniOutliner Use Cases
- Use OmniOutliner for projects exceeding 2-3 checkboxes.
- Simpler tasks can go in reminder apps, notes, or a pocket notebook.
Outline Organization
- John keeps a long-running "Hacks" outline in OmniOutliner for scripting ideas.
- He creates new outlines for other projects, organized by project theme.
Server Moves
- John Gruber only moved Daring Fireball's servers twice in 17 years.
- The recent move was prompted by his old host, Joyent, decommissioning his server type.