More user-friendly front end for using tasks in TFS

Question

Hello. The title says it all. Compared with other task managing tools (especially web based ones) I find maintaining TFS' task system really uninspiring.

Are there any third party front ends for managing tasks through it?

Thanks

Answer 1

When you are talking of the Work Items, there are several front ends you can use. Out of the box, you have Visual Studio, Team Web Access, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project. But you can also take a look at tools like

• TeamCampanion (outlook integration): http://www.teamcompanion.com/OverviewVideo.htm
• TeamLook (outlook integration): http://www.teamsystemsolutions.com/teamlook/download.aspx
• TeamSpec (word integration): http://www.teamsystemsolutions.com/teamspec/teamspec-features.aspx

Answer 2

What problem do you have?

I find the interface provided within VS20xx to be sufficient.

Answer 3

Urban Turtle hands down.