While this looks like it could be interesting, I don't really feel comfortable with the distribution method and lack of clear information on what it does and how. Does this run a separate instance of Apache, like MAMP, or is it an interface for controlling the one that ships with OS X? I can appreciate the developer's desire to reduce download size, but if this was distributed as a package for use with the standard Installer, I could at least take a peek inside to see what I was installing.

As is it, I am unfortunately going to pass on trying this out.

I commend the developer for finding a way to make brushed metal look even more atrocious.

I presently am writing a major research paper and practically live in this app. Having a rather nonlinear method of writing, this application fits my needs almost perfectly. I believe I have tried nearly every other outlining and nonlinear word processor out there for the mac and have not found anything else that comes close to this app in terms of features. That being said, the learning curve for some of the more advanced options is rather steep, and I was not thrilled about having to relearn some things when the author changed the way style sheets were handled a while ago.

I do not fully understand some of the complaints about the number of updates--I assume that they are coming from those who do not actually use TAO, at least not on a regular basis. I look forward to the regular updates and to seeing what features the author adds or refines with every release. Unfortunately, this did, at one point entail relearning aspects of the app as I mentioned above, but I have not had this experience for at least the last 25 releases. Nor have I had any problems with crashes since v1.1b18 or so.