Posted on 07/11/2006 12:55:58 PM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach
ARMONK, NY, Jul 10, 2006 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- IBM today announced the availability of IBM Lotus(R) Notes(R) on Linux(R), the industry's first business-grade collaboration software to support Linux on the desktop. Lotus Notes on Linux now provides millions of Lotus Notes users worldwide with software that enables an open desktop alternative to proprietary desktop operating systems.
The openness and flexibility of the Linux desktop combined with widespread availability of server software running on Linux has increased demand for tested and market-proven, desktop applications such as Lotus Notes. For the first time, IBM is delivering business-grade e-mail, group scheduling and thousands of high-value Notes applications that run on the Linux desktop. Combined with server support for Intel and mainframe Linux, IBM now offers end-to-end support for Linux on the Lotus Notes(R) and Domino(R) 7 collaboration platform.
According to a recent Evans Data Corporation survey of 400 developers who have worked or are currently working with Open Source software, Linux is expected to surpass Windows as the primary operating system for developing applications. With today's announcement, customers will be able to take advantage of the same security, flexibility and reliability benefits on the desktop now obtained by running Linux on the server. Linux is easy to install and configure on the desktop and will help Lotus Notes users integrate a wide array of software applications that are available for no charge or at a low cost from a variety of Business Partners and independent software vendors (ISVs).
IBM Lotus Notes on Linux is also a significant development for small and medium sized businesses (SMB). Since many SMBs and start-ups have the opportunity to start fresh without incumbent infrastructures in place, the Linux environment is a particularly appealing option from a flexibility and cost standpoint. In addition, Lotus Notes applications are available to solve a wide range of business challenges, from help desk operations to business process workflow. The ability to run Lotus Notes on Linux provides SMBs with an enterprise-level collaboration environment that can scale to fit their needs.
Delivery of Lotus Notes on Linux Desktop Expands Scope of 'Migrate to the Penguin' Rewards
In addition to addressing Linux customer demand, the arrival of Lotus Notes on Linux presents a new level of opportunity for the hundreds of IBM Business Partners who implement Linux e-mail and collaboration, and develop Linux-based applications. The 'Migrate to the Penguin' initiative offers Business Partners up to $20,000 for migrating customers from Microsoft Exchange to IBM Lotus Notes and Domino on Linux desktop.
"IBM Lotus Notes on Linux lends credibility to our mission of delivering open-based technology to customers," said Avinash Singh, Chief Operating Officer, Birlasoft. "Our practice helps IBM customers take advantage of this open world by securing the porting and testing of current applications safely so they work across a variety of platforms. IBM's use of the Eclipse framework as a client development platform brings significant value to our customers and it allows us to create customized solutions efficiently and cost-effectively."
As of today, the expanding base of Linux users will be able to run Lotus Notes 7 on Linux. The underlying Eclipse technology is also being used in the upcoming version of Lotus Notes, code-named 'Hannover.' The open-source Eclipse platform enables vendors to write desktop software that works across operating systems, without the extra work of recoding, and is the same technology being used by the IBM Lotus Sametime client.
Linux users can now experience the Lotus Notes 7 collaboration platform which includes more than 100 new and existing features to help manage an increasing volume of information and work more efficiently. These features include:
-- Enterprise-Level Messaging System -- Designed to be the most open and
interoperable enterprise collaboration platform on the market. This release
offers customers the greatest choice in collaboration architecture.
-- Rich Calendaring and Scheduling System -- Includes centralized
management of conference rooms and meeting resources such as audio-visual
equipment.
-- Expanded Mobile Support -- Increased support available for the mobile
user by providing the same offline capabilities as Windows.
IBM Lotus Notes on Linux is now available as part of version 7 and supports Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 3. Support for Novell SUSE Linux Desktop for Enterprise 10 is expected to be available for delivery to customers within approximately 90 days from Novell SuSE Linux Desktop 10 availability. Current Lotus Notes licensed users can run their existing licenses on Linux desktop.
For more information about IBM, go to: www.ibm.com.
IBM, Lotus, Notes and Domino are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries, or both. Evans Data Corp, Open Source / Linux Development Survey Spring 2006. Other company, product or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
Contact: Jennifer Snyder IBM Software Group +1-617-693-7539 jennifer_snyder@us.ibm.com Kevin Ruane Text 100 +1-617-399-4919 kevinr@text100.com
SOURCE: IBM
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I use AVG Free for anti-virus, and Microsoft Defender for anti-spyware. Both are free. I don't have any problems.
Loathsome Notes - worst POS software I've ever had the displeasure of dealing with.
Iuse to deal with Profs....a real Kludge...
>As of today, the expanding base of Linux users will be able to run Lotus Notes 7 on Linux.
Bogus, the software won't actually be released till July 24th, and only works with one version of Linux. Not that anyone thinks Notes is worth a flip, anyway.
http://news.search.yahoo.com/search/news?p=notes+linux+%22July+24%22&ei=UTF-8&fr=&x=wrt
You did hear that the COBOL folks, not to be outdone by C++, are working on an object-oriented COBOL to be called "Add One to COBOL"...
I used to wwrite RPG programs.. and COBAL too
Agreed. Like most software it definitely has good and bad aspects.
Unfortunately, a sucessful Notes implementation appears to be largely dependent upon how it is configured. If the entire project is well thought out with lots of buy-in from all levels of management, it can pretty much rock. OTOH, if it is thrown together by someone thumbing through an installation guide over a weekend or two, it's likely to suck so bad you'll want to shoot yourself just to be put out of your misery.
My favorite program in the Lotus suite was always Organizer. I know that some folks really hated it, but to me it was elegant and did exactly what you expected it to, in exactly the way you expected it to. I've yet to find a good replacement for it. (Though I'm pretty much a paper-based organizer myself these days).
Has anyone here used Organizer in the past couple of years?
It's been quite a while since I was involved in a Lotus operation, so all of my above comments should be taken with a small mountain of salt.
Are you sure that wasn't Cabal? The programming language for the conspiratorily minded?
Hey, I remember COBOL,.... as well as RPG....never heard of Cabal...
I have not written a program in either in a long time...
Same here. Started in RPG, COBOL, PL/1 and BASIC.
Seems like a million years ago.
Agree with you on that. I absolutely hated Lotus Notes.
I think the last RPG or COBOL program I wrote was about 16 yrs ago. last time I used Notes was 1999. I like using it, I use Organized on my home pc with OS/2
Looking at your *shrug* yahoo search I see the July 24th part but I do not see the 'one version' of Linux can you point out where that is? Thanks..
I'd assume that it will run on other "versions" as well.
He has a habit of not actually reading his own links
Several of the links say only the Red Hat version will initially be released, and it will be months more before any Suse client is available. Face it, the IBM PR piece is BS, claiming that "Linux" is supported "today". But many of us know to greet anything the Linux pumpers are pushing with rightful skepticism.
When I stop hearing about how great Visa is going to be in 2003 / 2004 / 05 / 06 / 07 Then maybe a Microsoft shill can stop complaining about how IBMS PR is acting..
Ya' know... I heard that the next hot buzz will be about Use Case-based JCL...
~GCR~
Check the record, I've never pumped Vista a single time on here, and if I was buying a computer right now it would be an Apple. But I'm sure you'll keep lying.
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