Note Taking on a Mac

For a while, I have been searching for a best note taking app for Mac OS X. My only few requirements are:

1. It should be intuitive to use, without a lot of clutter,

2. It should be cross platform (between Linux and Mac..as I use Ubuntu on my Desktop). 

3. Free is good.

4. MUST: It must sync between my Mbuntu box, and Mac Book Pro.

I have tried Evernote, Nevernote, KeepNote, Day One (OS X only)..and a plethora of others. But in the end I settled with TOMBOY. It is free, intuitive, and syncs using Ubuntu One or Dropbox (folder sync). Added bonus, it supports many plugins.

How To?

1. Install Tomboy on Ubuntu: apt-get install tomboy or use git.

2. Setup sync Edit->Preferences. Either use Ubuntu One (Free 5 Gb) or use a folder sync and put it in Dropbox. I use Dropbox. Its easy and realtime. Plus it keeps a backup.

3. Install Tomboy on Mac. 

1. Install Mono. Make sure you install the LTS (long term support) version with CSDK. 
2. Install Tomboy. Use Git.
3. Point it to Dropbox Folder. Valla!!!

4. Enjoy!!!

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BTW, you can also use tomboy as blog editor and so… look in plugins.