What is Zoot?

What is Zoot?

Zoot is an Information Processor used by writers, researchers, students, scientists, physicians, lawyers and other computer users who must process large quantities of information. Zoot offers a highly efficient process for collecting, reviewing and labeling raw information so that:

It can be found quickly and easily.

It can be prioritized and classified.

It can be viewed in meaningful timeframes and contexts.

Collect, Review and Label Information
With Zoot you can send information from any Windows application directly to a Zoot database; no need to copy and paste information back and forth. If you're working with a web browser, Zoot even captures the URL so you can return to the site at a later date.

When you send information to a Zoot database it can be manipulated in a variety of ways:

You can assign multiple folders or have Zoot assign folders automatically based on rules.

You can add reference notes (annotation).

You can assign a due date and set reminders.

You can prioritize, color code, categorize and enhance with a host of built in database fields.

You can create your own custom database fields.

Manage Your Microsoft® Outlook® Data with Zoot
Zoot offers a faster, more flexible way to manage Microsoft Outlook data. If you're having trouble managing high volume information streams arriving from various sources (e-mail, Web, newsgroups, RSS, etc.), Zoot can help. Zoot synchronizes with any Outlook folder type (Tasks, Contacts, Notes, Mail, etc.). You decide which Outlook folders you want to manage with Zoot and synchronize only those folders. Read on and learn why you'll love Zooting your Outlook data.

Manage Information Overload
The way to manage information overload is to process information as it comes in so that it doesn't pile up into an unmanageable heap. Zoot was built from the ground up to help you quickly process information as it arrives so you can take advantage of the information in a timely manner.

Design Considerations
Zoot's overall design reflects several key considerations regarding our information-rich world:

Information originates from many sources, e-mail, the Web, CD-ROM, to name a few. This information must be reviewed and labeled in order to make it readily available for future reference. Zoot lets you quickly collect, review and label information while working directly with the information source, whether it's a Web browser, E-mail client, Word Processor or any other Windows application.

The value of information may change over time. Information important to you now may only get in the way a month from now. Similarly, information collected a year ago may become critical to this week's activities. Zoot makes it easy to bring critical information to the forefront and let less critical information recede into the background so you can focus your efforts on what's relevant.

Information has mass. As information collects over time, its mass increases. This is a serious design consideration, since much of the information you collect will likely remain valuable for years to come. Zoot lets you work with information stored in an unlimited number of smaller, more manageable databases, much the way a web browser lets you work with a multitude of websites. And information you choose to archive remains readily available too, because Zoot provides equal access to all of your database files, including archive databases.

Get to know the wonders of Zoot and you'll wonder how you managed without it!