I've been a project manager for a long time. I started out using ABT's Project Workbench, which is apparently is still around - it still exists as a free tool called Open Workbench. I never professionally used the Windows version of it, only an old DOS version. I eventually moved on to a DOS version of Microsoft Project and then on to the windows version of that which I have used off and on for many years.
The landscape of available project management and PM-related tools has changed greatly over the years. It is mind-boggling how many options are out there for project managers across all industries. Many have been developed by organizations to focus on some key capabilities that they felt were either missing or not well covered by their existing counterparts. It is nearly impossible to cover all available options or to have one go-to list when you're looking for a project management tool. That's what drove me to start this series of articles that will hopefully shed some light on the vast array of PM tools that can solve the many needs and challenges that project managers and their teams face...