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• Jul 9 2008 5:41pm
  Norm Fisher (Visitor)
  Great program! Been using it for a year or so; I've imported all information from my previous journal software into it, and it's easier to find information and record new information. Highly recommended!
• Jul 10 2008 3:49pm
  M. Saunders (Visitor)
  More than just a journal program, I'd call it a whole life file cabinet and organizer. Besides being a program to keep a daily diary or journal, I have it organized to keep quotes, stories, genealogy information, photography ideas, and a collection of favorite poems. Very, very versatile.
• Jul 11 2008 12:46am
  Jim McGowan (Visitor)
  I've had and used this program daily for more than a year now, and I wouldn't be without it. First program I install on any new computer I get. Beyond a simple journal, it is a program for writing, plain and simple. Plus you can compose your blog entries in The Journal and post them directly to your blog from it. An excellent writing application that I highly recommend!
• Jul 11 2008 8:59am
  Stephen Zeoli (Visitor)
  The Journal is the best journaling software available... I am sure I have tried them all. As the other commentators have said, it is a great organizer and writing application. At $20 it's a steal!
• Jun 6 2010 8:10pm
  Linda Soule (Visitor)
  I HAVE WINDOWS 7 STARTER ON MY NETBOOK AND THAT IS WHATi Wanted to install the software to. Is your software compatible?
• Jun 6 2010 10:23pm
  David Michael (DavidRM Software Vendor)
  Yes. The Journal 5 is compatible with Windows 7 (64-bit or 32-bit).
  
  If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
  
  -David

• Jul 8 2010 10:44am
  Jim Maioriello (Frequent Flyer)

  @Vendor,
  
  I noticed your site mentions you have bundles that include writer prompt add ons.  Are those addons included in the promotion? 
  
  How do the prompts work?  Can they be made to function like a  template so the daily journal entries will contain specific information that is requested?
  
  Can the prompts be configured so they say what I want them to say?

• Jul 8 2010 1:23pm
  David Michael (DavidRM Software Vendor)
  You can purchase the add-ons when you purchase The Journal, yes. They add $10 each to the order.
  
  You use "Insert Template" to generate a random prompt in your current entry, then you can respond to the prompt. You can also set a prompt to be automatically inserted each day.
  
  You can edit the prompts, yes, or add to them.
  
  If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
  
  -David
• Jul 8 2010 3:01pm
  Jim Maioriello (Frequent Flyer)
  Thanks David,
  
  
  I played around with the create templates.  It's a pretty cool feature, and I can see a couple of ways to might use it.
  
  one more follow up question regarding the addon.  I'm still trying to understand it. 
  
  What does the customer get with the addon?  Are they purchasing new software components, or are they purchasing the content of the prompt?
  
  A couple more questions, please...
  
  Do the "Buy the Journal" buttons on the toolbars and menus go away once the product has been registered?
  
  What else can The Journal do?  Do you have a tutorial or any documentation demoing features and capabilities?
  
  Thanks,
  
  Jim
  
• Jul 8 2010 3:13pm
  David Michael (DavidRM Software Vendor)
  The add-ons provide large collections of writing prompts. They are separate from the writing prompts provided as demos in the software. The add-ons create new category tabs that contain their templates. So you're purchasing the content.
  
  Yes, when you purchase The Journal you are sent Registration Keys that convert the trial version to the full version, and remove all the "Buy The Journal" buttons.
  
  I've written books with The Journal, and I maintain a handful of blogs using The Journal. I store passwords, manage projects, track goals, and more.
  
  If you haven't checked out The Journal's Web page, there is a lot of information there. Especially in the accumulated monthly newsletters that are posted there. Click on the Help menu and choose "The Journal Home Page".
  
  If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
  
  -David
• Jul 8 2010 4:31pm
  Jim Maioriello (Frequent Flyer)
  Thanks David,
  
  I'll take a more careful look at that webpage.
  
  Jim
• Jul 9 2010 8:32am
  Roz Fruchtman (Bright Spark)
  I've been using Version 4 of The Journal for a while now.  I do not know all the ins and outs of it, but I LOVE IT.
  
  The thing that is so "outstanding" about The Journal is that:  WHEN you buy the software YOU GET David with it.  Of course he does not come to your home and personally teach you ;), but... 
  
  He created a Yahoo Group where "HE IS VERY" active in helping solve challenges.  You DO NOT find this anywhere else that I've experienced except maybe at my own website. ;)
  
  I have not upgraded yet to version 5, but maybe I will now.  I will certainly share this great value with others.
  
  Roz Fruchtman
  http://www.SayItWithEcards.com
  
• Jul 10 2010 3:30pm
  Joan Korte (Visitor)
  This is great software for writer's.  I have used it for over five years and David Michael listens to the users suggestions and responds to questions you may have about using the software. It has a lot of features and at 50% off the regular price, it is a tremendous deal.  Tell your friends!
• Jul 11 2010 9:31am
  Chris Tripp (Visitor)

  I am very interested in trying The Journal out.  I noticed on your website that you have a version 5.  Is this price listed here for version 5 or version 4?

• Jul 11 2010 1:26pm
  David Michael (DavidRM Software Vendor)
  Chris,
  
  This sale price is for The Journal 5.
  
  If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
  
  -David
• Jul 11 2010 3:34pm
  Louis H (Superstar)
  Very nice program and one I know will be very helpful in keeping me on track with keeping a journal. It did not take very long trying out the trial version to realize it is a keeper. And then finding out how involved David is with his customers, well, that sweetened the deal even more.
  
  This is why I have come to love BitsDuJour. A great opportunity to get a wide selection of software at very nice discounts.
  
  Thank you to David, and BitsDuJour, for offering it here.
• Jul 12 2010 4:39am
  Wm Shore (Frequent Flyer)
  Hi, this is the same question that gets asked for all software. Is the license for single cpu, for one non-concurrent use on multiple cpus, or for use on a laptop and desktop (two machines). Like almost everyone else these days I have to work on multiple machines these days. Is a portable version available (that would be the perfect solution)? Thanks, Wm Shur
• Jul 12 2010 4:58am
  Louis H (Superstar)
  @Wm Shore...
  
  Can use on two machines...
  
  http://www.davidrm.com/thejournal/tjsupport.php#2copies
  
  Can be run from a USB/Flash drive
  
  http://www.davidrm.com/thejournal/tjsupport-faq-db.php#USB
• Jul 12 2010 7:11am
  M B (Superstar)
  Maybe it is a fluke, but I installed the demo and each time I quit The Journal, Firefox would crash on start-up.
  
  The last time it happened, I uninstalled The Journal and then FF would start with no issues.
  
  I am honestly not sure if these are interrelated, but FF has never done this before to me and stopped as soon as
  
  The Journal was uninstalled. The program looks great though and seems to offer a lot for those that use it.
• Jul 12 2010 10:47am
  Jay Mac (Visitor)
  I've been using version 4 for some time and I really like it.
  David provides outstanding, personal support of his product.
  I would recommend this to anyone looking for a journal application.
  
  Easy to use and the support can't be beat.
• Jul 12 2010 12:38pm
  David Michael (DavidRM Software Vendor)
  M B,
  
  That is very unusual behaviour. I have Firefox installed on my laptop here, and both Firefox and The Journal work without any issues.
  
  I'll make a note and see what I can find. Thank you for the details.
  
  -David
• Jul 12 2010 1:01pm
  Jorge Vulpes (Bright Spark)
  The  trial download link is browken jn5setup.exe..please check.Thanks
• Jul 12 2010 1:04pm
  Roger Thomasson (Bits du Jour Admin)
  @ Jorge

  
  

  Strange, it seems fine to me.  You're referring to the big green "Download" button above?

  
  

  -r
• Jul 12 2010 1:06pm
  Jorge Vulpes (Bright Spark)
  Yes, try downlaoding  at 1.88 Mb stop .Thanks
• Jul 12 2010 1:36pm
  David Michael (DavidRM Software Vendor)
  I did a test just now, and it downloaded fine. Might have been some kind of temporary network traffic issue.
  
  If you would like an even more direct download link, though, here:
  http://www.davidrm.com/download/jnl5setup.exe
  
  If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
  
  -David
• Jul 12 2010 1:44pm
  Roger Thomasson (Bits du Jour Admin)
  @ Jorge

  
  

  Just downloaded it again to completion.  Jorge, would you mind shooting me an email at roger (at) iconico (dot) com?  It'll be easier to navigate this situation over email.

  
  

  Thanks!

  
  

  -r
• Jul 12 2010 9:02pm
  lisba f (Rising Star)
  Can I use Journal with Unicode format / multilingual text?
• Jul 12 2010 10:31pm
  David Michael (DavidRM Software Vendor)
  Lisba,
  
  Yes, The Journal supports Unicode entries.
  
  If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
  
  -David
• Jul 12 2010 11:47pm
  lisba f (Rising Star)
  Well, I tried to write down an ancient Greek text in Journal, after selecting the appropriate font, and it shows a question mark in place of a character with a breathing mark.
• Jul 12 2010 11:53pm
  David Michael (DavidRM Software Vendor)
  Lisba,
  
  If the font is a Unicode font, it should work.
  
  If you don't mind, could send me a Word document with the text you tried to enter? Email me: support (at) davidrm.com
  
  Thanks.
  
  -David

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