Novell GroupWise Client for Linux and Macintosh Desktops

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	"Recognizing that not everyone does Windows, Novell is broadening the audience for its secure and mobile/wireless collaboration with GroupWise for Linux and Mac users. This platform support, along with the rich functionality Novell includes as standard, fully integrated parts of every GroupWise license, gives customers more reason to choose GroupWise." Mark Levitt, Vice President IDC Research

Novell GroupWise Welcomes Linux and Mac Users to Secure, Efficient Collaboration

SALT LAKE CITY (Novell BrainShare? 2003) - April 14, 2003 ? Novell announced a Novell? GroupWise? client for Linux* and Macintosh* desktops, giving customers additional choices for taking advantage of the most trusted and secure messaging platform in the industry. The Java*-based GroupWise client for Linux and Macintosh is based on technology Novell acquired from N-iX, a division of Newcomp Computer Systems. It will be available to customers later this year.

"The mixed technology found in customer organizations today requires savvy vendors who can tie it all together with proven and secure solutions, and that's what Novell does best," said Alan Nugent, Novell chief technology officer. "The GroupWise client for Linux and Macintosh lets customers use GroupWise to increase collaboration security and reduce costs while deploying the desktop systems that make the most sense for their business. Making systems play together so business is more profitable is Novell's vision of one Net, and we're building it into every solution we provide."

Read the full press release here: 14 Apr 03 - Novell GroupWise Welcomes Linux and Mac Users to Secure, Efficient Collaboration

Reader Comments

• fantastic news ! we're running a no-microsoft strategy which with netware 6.5, OS X and groupwise java client we're now able to extend our opensource base to include novell & apple. well done to novell & apple for providing a viable alternative !
• A wonderful decision, can't wait for availability.
• just great
• This sounds extremely interesting!
• Great news...just hope it is not a long wait!!
• Great News! This and the Small Business Suite offer for microbusinesses helps to build a lower cost solution architecture for our target market. Well Done Novell.
• brilliant
• Thank you. My MAC employees are currently not able to take avantage of the power of GroupWise. Unless they use GW WebAccess, which is a pain for them.
• this is what i want !
• Excellent - This is very good news!

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