BibDesk Review
BibDesk is a bibliographic reference manager that helps make the arduous task of compiling bibliographies a bit easier. It is designed to help organize and use bibliographic databases in BibTeX .bib format, which is a format specific to bibliographies. BibDesk allows you to easily add .bib files to your database by dragging and dropping or cutting and pasting. It also has integration with PubMed, allowing you to automatically open files downloaded from the database. Additionally, BibDesk keeps track of electronic copies of literature on your computer and allows for searching your database.
For those who have only ever used Word to compile their bibliographies, BibDesk will come as a breath of fresh air. However, it is important to note that BibDesk may still require other programs to complete your bibliographies. It is recommended to use BibDesk in conjunction with TeX for creating citations and bibliographies. While BibDesk integrates well with TeX, there is no official integration with Latex or Textmate.
Overall, BibDesk is an excellent tool for anyone who needs to create bibliographies for their academic work. It simplifies the process of compiling bibliographies and offers integration with .bib, PubMed, and TeX.
