See the latest Linux Journal. Also look for Bynari. I'd prepare for a
big big challenge though, none of it looks prime time yet.


On Thu, 2003-03-06 at 19:13, Dave Seff wrote:
> On this topic, does anybody know of any project that aims to be a
> drop-in replacement for exchange? I run an all Linux IT shop EXCEXT for
> Exchange because our sales people are literally attached to the hip with
> Blackberries. If there is a project out there that looks to do exchange
> to the letter (ldap, mapi, pop, imap, yada yada . .) That will get
> people's attention. Especially mine. 
> 
> -Dave
> 
> 
> On Tue, 2003-03-04 at 09:32, Norman wrote:
> > Hi all,
> > I have been asked if I can set up a Linux box to replace an NT server.
> > What has been requested is that it be file server, mail server, print server and 
> > firewall 
> > and that external users should be able to access their mail and data.
> > 
> > I think that as the PC's ( 10 ) are running win95 and win98 I can use Samba 
> > without 
> > problems and that the printer, which is a nearly new Samsung, Linux compatible 
> > Laserjet
> > can be accessed under cups.
> > I have recommended that they use a separate PC for the firewall and am thinking of 
> > using 
> > smoothwall. I do not know whether the free version would be ok or whether I should 
> > get the 
> > commercial version.
> > What I am puzzled about is the mail server. I have not used one myself and do not 
> > know if 
> > any of them, qmail, sendmail etc can talk to outlook or messenger.I have not seen 
> > the 
> > setup they have so am relying on the guy having given me the correct information 
> > at this 
> > stage. They would be happy for me to set up a new PC to do this job and I am keen 
> > to have 
> > a go. As far as I know this will be the first one in my area and want to encourage 
> > the use 
> > of Linux.
> > Any ideas?
> > tia
-- 
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