Star Why Linux Isn't Mainstream
Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Sat 22nd Jul 2006 21:15 UTC
Linux Toby Richards wrote an opinion article for NewsForge, claiming that for him, Linux won't get mainstream until Evolution - or another capable Outlook-like client - gets optimized and offers 100% compatibility with Exchange. In the comments section of Newsforge readers offered more reasons as to why Linux is not mainstream, offering a view on their needs. My take: While for my personal, home usage of Linux my needs are different, I agree with Toby that companies won't switch their desktops if full Exchange compatibility isn't reached and if Evolution stops being the memory beast it currently is.
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RE[2]: Alternatives
by Ronald Vos on Sat 22nd Jul 2006 21:39 UTC in reply to "RE: Alternatives"
Ronald Vos
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2005-07-06

Now it all depends on how smooth the transition tools are.

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RE[3]: Alternatives
by hobgoblin on Sat 22nd Jul 2006 21:45 in reply to "RE[2]: Alternatives"
hobgoblin Member since:
2005-07-06

well, the idea with groupware systems is that everything is stored in a sentral location. i dont think you will need much in the way of transition tools for putting a linux based lotus notes client into the existing system.

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