competing with exchange (and losing)

[Mustafa Ozkaynak]

Hi,
you can consider using Lotus Notes instead of exchange.  For some aspects
lotus notes is superior to exchange but for some aspects exchange is more
practical.
To me, Lotus Notes is better and I think it is compatible with any Linux
systems.
It can be a little bit pricy though.

On 7/28/06, Eberhard Roloff <tuxebi at gmx.de> wrote:
>
> On Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:25:23 -0400
> "Eric S. Johansson" <esj at harvee.org> wrote:
>
> > I had a customer using a Linux based e-mail solution when the
> > issue of calendars, contact lists, and task lists came up.
> > They also wanted the ability to connect with remote devices
> > and connect to their VoIP switch as supplied by their VoIP
> > vendor.  Can you tell they are using Outlook for the e-mail
> > client? :-)
> >
> > So they commissioned me to start a search of Linux based
> > replacements for exchange.  after looking at a bunch of them,
> > we tried out a couple (open exchange, and can't remember
> > (sorry)).
> >
> > The primary failing was that they couldn't provide the same
> > functionality as exchange.  Depending on the vendor, there
> > were different limitations with regards to shared calendars,
> > task lists, reminders, remote device synchronization, etc.
> > Most of these systems use plug-ins which has their own
> > shortcomings with regards to stability and cost of rollout and
> > none of them integrated with the VoIP vendor[1].
> >
> > so, I am disappointed but I must fully support my customer's
> > decision to go to exchange.  The Linux exchange replacement
> > market is far too fragmented and is in need of consolidation
> > and funding.  I think it probably two vendors and at least $20
> > million or $30 million each could get us to a viable exchange
> > replacement in a couple of years.
> >
> > the only reason I'm raising this now is because Microsoft has
> > released a new version of exchange which is even easier to
> > manage.  If you're using just e-mail, Linux is fine.  But as
> > soon as you add all of the other features, open source
> > solutions are literally years away from being business ready.
> >
> > Just be aware and remember, it's not just about the e-mail.
> >
> I fully agree. However, if people want exchange (features), they
> should use exchange. Even within a microsoft world there is no
> substitute for the "real thing" and of course, exchange
> monoculture installations do also have certain disadvantages. ;-)
>
> And:
> You did not mention the great and absolutely seamless integration
> of exchange into active directory.
>
> While Linux is indeed years away from a solution like this, I
> strongly doubt that it makes sense to compete on a microsoft
> level.
>
> regards
> Eberhard
>
> > ---eric
> >
> >
> >
> > [1] VoIP vendor was desktop to switch solution so asterisk is
> > not an option.  They were willing to just pay money and get
> > the job done.
> >
> >
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