Concept Mapping

I continue to frustrated by technology challenges. I have so far been unable to load the required software for concept mapping. I understand the concept mapping process and have created them in Excel. I think sometimes we let the technology drive the train rather than letting the train be driven by what is really important - think WIDS, Manugistics, etc. I am as guilty as others. I once spent 8 hours creating a spreadsheet that saved about 30 seconds an entry. We made at most 20 entries per year, but it was a heck of a spreadsheet.