DarkCopy is a web-based alternative to programs like WriteRoom and DarkRoom that lets you compose text files in full (or almost full) screen to eliminate distractions like instant messages, Flash games, LOLcats, etc.You can type in a regular browser window, or go full screen to make most of your screen (except for the browser's toolbar) black with greenish text. When you're done writing, you can save the file to your computer as a plain ole' .txt file.
This is handy if you want to work on a blog post, business idea, school paper, or love note without your attention being lost to something less significant.
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4-10-2008 @ 9:26AM
Rhys said...
I think being stuck inside a web browser somewhat detracts from the distraction-free environment that is intended here!
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4-10-2008 @ 11:30AM
Votre said...
Agree with Rhys. Anything web based holds the potential for distraction. Better by far is WriteMonkey. It's DarkRoom done better. Especially the option to have "typewriter" noises. Works like a charm for those of us who remember Underwoods and Selectrics. Brings back our student days.
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4-10-2008 @ 1:13PM
Peter said...
Geez. How about just paying attention to what you're doing?!?!?
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4-10-2008 @ 1:21PM
rushangshah said...
On the topic of text editing, here's a cool online text editing service called Gramlee - http://www.gramlee.com. They use professional editors to review your writing.
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4-10-2008 @ 2:38PM
Simon Kerbel said...
Peter:
I feel you.
If basketball players can shoot a free throw with thousands of rabid fans wildly waving those air-filled elongated balloons, then I think we should be able to write a blog post, recipe, term paper, etc...with the "distraction" of our chiming mail inbox, or all those pesky Word icons and rulers.
Simon
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