Where to Download BasKet Note Pads and Which Versions Are Listed

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The download options are on the BasKet Note Pads site at basket-notepads.github.io, under the Download section. The page lists a current beta release, distribution-specific packages, an unstable development build, and a link to the project's Launchpad page. The site presents these as download choices; it does not state prices or login requirements for them.

Versions listed on the download page

Option What the page says Best suited for
Version 2.11 Beta (2.11b) Sources for KDE, 3.6 MB Users who want the latest beta and can build from source for a KDE environment
Distribution-specific packages Linked from the Download section Users who prefer a package built for their Linux distribution instead of compiling source
Unstable development version (2.49a) Listed as an unstable development version Testing or development use, not everyday reliance
Basket on Launchpad External link to the project's Launchpad page Checking project activity, code, or additional distribution channels

How to choose

  • If you want the newest beta release: start with Version 2.11 Beta (2.11b). The page offers it as KDE sources, so expect a source build rather than a ready-to-run installer.
  • If you want the simplest install path: look for a distribution-specific package first. The page links to these packages but does not list every distribution, so availability depends on what your distribution provides.
  • If you are testing or contributing: the unstable development version (2.49a) is explicitly labeled unstable. Use it only if you accept possible breakage.
  • If you want to inspect the project itself: the Launchpad link is the page's pointer to the project's development presence.

What changed in the 2.0 beta line

The page's release notes give useful context for anyone deciding between versions:

  • 2.0 Beta 2: bug fixes from 2.0 Beta 1 and the ability to create cross references between baskets.
  • 2.0 Beta 1: ported to Qt 4 and KDE 4, with source code moved to Gitorious.
  • 1.0.x: listed as earlier changes.

This means the 2.x line is a KDE 4-era release. If your system is built around a different toolkit generation, check package compatibility before downloading.

What you get after installing

The download page also summarizes the application's purpose, which helps confirm you are getting the right tool:

  • Take many kinds of notes by clicking and typing.
  • Paste images, links, email addresses, files, application launchers, and colors; grab a screen zone or pick a color from the screen.
  • Organize notes in a hierarchy of baskets, with automatic column layout or manual placement.
  • Attach tags to notes, including multi-state tags for To Do lists, progress bars, and priority meters.
  • Find notes instantly by word or tag as you type.
  • Keep the application running in the system tray, with keyboard shortcuts and drag-and-drop onto the tray icon.
  • Notes save automatically when modified, and the whole basket collection can be backed up and restored.
  • Protect some or all data with a password.

Practical checks before downloading

  1. Confirm your desktop environment. The 2.11 Beta sources are labeled for KDE, and the 2.x line was ported to KDE 4. Match the version to your system rather than assuming any build will run.
  2. Prefer a package if one exists. Distribution-specific packages avoid a manual source build, but the page does not guarantee coverage for every distribution.
  3. Treat 2.49a as experimental. The page itself calls it unstable, so avoid it for notes you depend on.
  4. Back up before switching versions. The application supports backing up and restoring the entire basket collection, which is the safe way to move between builds.

The site's "Stay Tuned" heading suggests the download page may be updated over time, so recheck it if a listed link or version no longer matches what you need.