This project aims at creating a free, high quality mind mapping solution

Mind mapping is a great tool for many things. Project planning, document outlining, meeting organization, learning, taking notes, brain storming and so on. So obviously, I've been looking around for something that would suite my needs, which means it should be:

• Cross-platform
  As much as I would love to use Linux, I am badly stuck on Windows and I need to switch between those platforms all the time.
• High quality
  Well, I just don't like to work with something that in my opinion is butt-ugly, which (again, in my opinion) is the problem of a few available products.
• Free
  It's cool not to pay for the software - as simple as that. Of course there are other things that come with open source software, but that web site is not about advocacy.

A few words about the technical side of the project

• Mono
  I have chosen Mono as it seems to be the smartest and easiest solution for getting the software running on all most popular platforms.
• Cairo
  Easy to use and high quality graphic library it the key to success for that project. Cairo is nothing but perfect.
• Gtk#
  Seems like the most intuitive choice for for Mono/Cairo based application. Personal preference also plays a role here.
• XML
  Interoperability with other applications is very important. Exporting the data to word processors, html editors and all other useful products will be crucial for the project.