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October 07, 2004 Published by  SearchDomino.com    Today's News Issue Sponsored By:   > Postini, Inc.   > SoftQuest IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Desktop apps ripe turf for open source   >  Open-Xchange to battle Domino, Exchange   >  IBM pursues identity management   >  More headlines   >  Poll: How would you describe your knowledge of LotusScript?   >  LotusScript Learning Guide   >  Domino Dictionary Challenge: Gather 'round   >  The Missing Link: It's for nerds, stupid Desktop apps ripe turf for open source [SearchDomino.com] Two new reports on open source validate office suite application alternatives like OpenOffice.org and StarOffice and their push into the mainstream against market giant Microsoft Office. MORE INFO: > Learn to install and configure Domino on Linux 7.1 > Read about the basic synergies between Domino and Linux   Expert's Guide to Choosing an Anti-Spam Solution -- White Paper Overwhelmed in trying to choose an anti-spam solution? Find out how to categorize email security approaches, and use 10 critical factors to determine the best protection for your enterprise email system. Download the free white paper here.   Open-Xchange to battle Domino, Exchange [ZDNet] Open-Xchange, the open source e-mail and calendaring server platform, is now available in beta, thanks in large part to collaboration with the open source community. Beta version 0.7.3, which is compatible with open source messaging clients Evolution and KDE Kontact, could lead up to a version that might compete with Domino and Exchange. IBM pursues identity management [WebProNews] IBM has launched a new set of identity management products that combine offerings from Big Blue and its partners to enable organizations to automate and administer complex identity management processes. More headlines [From around the Web] Lotus apps unlikely to go open source (PC Pro) Can WebSphere really heal itself? (vnunet) Big Blue wants more green from SMBs (Computer Business Review) Communications Server marks new territory for Microsoft (eWEEK) POLLS:  Poll: How would you describe your knowledge of LotusScript? Are you a beginner? Are you an expert? How much do you think you know about LotusScript? Cast your vote in our poll. PREVIOUS POLL RESULTS: In our last poll, we asked about your reaction to the end of R5 support. Here's what you and your peers told us.   Secure account management in Notes/Domino Chuck will discuss important principles of Notes/Domino account management, including: high-quality & unique passwords, shielding passwords from admins, ID/password expiration, and restoring lost IDs and passwords. Register for the webcast.   GUIDES:  LotusScript Learning Guide This resource introduces you to LotusScript, explains best practices and pitfalls to avoid and provides troubleshooting help and advice. In it, you'll find LotusScript articles, tutorials, tips, tools, white papers, expert advice and more to pump up your LotusScript know-how quickly. GLOSSARY:  Domino Dictionary Challenge: Gather 'round This is Lotus's Web-based shared workspace software for real time collaboration among geographically dispersed participants. Using this software, coworkers, suppliers, partners and customers can communicate online immediately within a structured workspace created for that purpose. Think you know the term? Click here to find out. It's for nerds, stupid [SearchEnterpriseLinux.com] Politics.slashdot.org, a new Web site from the technology and news forum Slashdot.org, could be a boon to political pundits who love seeing page views skyrocket after their story gets picked up. Insiders call it the "Slashdot effect." But the big debate could be over whether articles featuring Ralph Nader will siphon away page views from pro-Kerry story submissions, or will one lucky poster have their Slashdot story become Bush's October Surprise?   Contact Us Sales For sales inquiries, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Editorial For feedback about any of our articles or to send us your article ideas, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED]     Free E-Newsletters! Select e-newsletters you would like to receive via e-mail!  SearchDomino: Domino & WebSphere Strategies  SearchDomino: Spam and Security Tip Not a Member? We?ll activate your membership with your subscription.   This e-newsletter is published by SearchDomino.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. To unsubscribe from "Today's News": Go to unsubscribe: http://searchDomino.techtarget.com/unsubscribe?track=NL-201&ad=493135 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Contact Us: SearchDomino Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494