Aren't there a couple ASP-type companies out there providing this kind of service? I think some are even using Exchange.
-----Original Message-----
From: Clark, Steve [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2001 5:08 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Exchange/Outlook Alternatives
Mark -
We're in the same boat. Regardless of how many times I ask the same
question, I get the same answer - nothing compares to Exchange. As servers
are cheap in the overall scheme of things - if the company can not afford to
do Exchange, I still rely on ISP mail. In between the ISP and the office, I
use a software product called Software 602 which handles the pull portion.
In addition, I looked at the email from Deerfield but am REALLY pissed at
them and will not resell or purchase any of their products anymore.
Steve Clark
Clark Systems Support, LLC
AVIEN Charter Member
"Who's watching your network?"
www.clarksupport.com
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-----Original Message-----
From: Mark [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2001 7:56 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Exchange/Outlook Alternatives
I'm constantly asked for recommendations on VIABLE alternatives to the
MS Outlook/Exchange groupware system. Let's face it: Exchange is
expensive, and does a lot of things that most of my SMB customers will
never need. I've seen a few different products, but have yet to find one
that integrates and works as well as Outlook with an Exchange server.
Do you guys have any ideas on substitutes. The main core features that
most SMB's use would be the scheduling/calendaring , POP/IMAP email, and
address book. It'd be nice to have the whole lot integrated, but
seperate products with a good UI would do. The email and address book
clients are easy enough to find, but what about calendaring? Something
with the ability to both share an office calendar, and have seperate
(but viewable) calendars for each worker. Editor priveleges for a
secretary on specific calendars would be a plus, as well. To complicate
it a bit further, how about something that would work on a peer-to-peer
network (< 10 PC's) with no dedicated server? Any thoughts?
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