Hi G.
Welcome to OpenOffice.org
I have just downloaded OpenOffice 2.0.4 to replace and old copy of
Microsoft
Office. I don't see a program to replace Outlook.
We're asked that quite often! I think there's something in the works, but
it won't be available for a while.
In the meantime, you don't have to swap all the programs over at once. If
you're happy with Outlook, you can continue to use it, and it does
integrate well with OpenOffice.org.
If you do want to replace Outlook, there are some other programs around
that you might like to look at. Personally, I don't feel there is a
significant benefit to use only programs coming from one source (either
Microsoft or OpenOffice.org). Sometimes it's better to let different
organisations do what they are best at, and use programs from different
sources.
What do you use Outlook for? Outlook has lots of features, and I don't
know anyone who uses all of them!
Here are some potential alternatives if you are interested (I'm sure
others will join in and add to the list):
1. Thunderbird (http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/thunderbird/) is an excellent
email program, and a good partner to Firefox. It has a reasonable address
book, and you can add a calendar if you need one
(http://www.mozilla.org/projects/calendar/ - Sunbird is a stand alone
calendar, while Lightning is integrated into Thunderbird).
2. Evolution (http://shellter.sourceforge.net/evolution/) is an excellent
Outlook replacement. It has been available for Linux for years, but the
Windows version is still quite new. It is definitely worth looking at.
There are lots of interesting articles comparing Evolution to Outlook,
including this one:
http://www.downloadsquad.com/2006/11/06/evolution-outlook-replacement-now-for-windows/
3. Essential PIM (http://www.essentialpim.com/) is also designed to be an
Outlook replacement, but doesn't do email. There are free and commercial
versions.
4. Kontact (http://www.kontact.org/) is my favourite program, but is not
yet available for Windows. I understand there may be a Windows version
next year (for example, see
http://www.trolltech.com/partners/news/news/00000008/)
If you can let us know how you use Outlook, there may be even more
suggestions!
Adrian
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