Open Workbench is a free, open source desktop project management tool.
OW is based on Project Workbench($) code.
OW does resource constraint scheduling.
At last we have a "real" tool for project managers. I used Project
Workbench briefly 8(?) years ago so I can't comment on ease of use or
completeness now, but back then it was a good tool for small to
intermediate projects (i.e., excluding casual projects and multiple
managers). It included resource constraints, costing, and project
rollups, but was single user.
Most recently owned by Niku. I'm guessing(!) that this is the
stand-alone desktop module suitable for smaller, several person,
several month projects with one project manager. Niku also sells
Clarity, a server-based, multi-user, multi-purpose tool that "couples
top-down portfolio planning and analysis with bottom-up project,
program, financial and process management."
"Open Workbench is free to use and free to distribute." (niku.com)
http://www.openworkbench.org/
Registerware
Soon to be on SourceForge.
Enjoy,
BillR
(From site)
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Open Workbench is available today.... [C]omplete the simple
registration form to receive the file. You will be automatically
registered for the Open Workbench User Community as well.
.....
The Open Source Alternative to Microsoft® Project.
Sponsored by Niku
Finally, an Open Source Solution for Serious Project Scheduling.
The first compelling and free alternative to scheduling products such
as Microsoft Project.
Here's why: • Open Workbench is the open source successor to Project
Workbench, the trusted tool used by more than 100,000 project
management professionals worldwide.
• Open Workbench can be distributed free of charge throughout an
enterprise.
• Open Workbench is a stand-alone desktop application that provides
robust project scheduling functionality.
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schedules based on resource constraints.
• Open source developers will find a ready made community of business
users interested in their enhancements and extensions.
• The open source distribution and community development model will
now bring quality, innovation and cost advantages to the project
management world.
