January 23, 2004—Novell has announced the open beta availability of Novell GroupWise 6.5 for Linux, the secure collaboration platform, now running entirely on Linux. GroupWise 6.5 for Linux features native support for Novell’s award-winning Ximian Evolution e-mail and workgroup information management application for Linux-based systems, along with plug-in support for the GAIM instant messenger client.
A Novell Nterprise product, GroupWise handles e-mail, calendaring, instant messaging, contact management, document management and workflow services across network operating systems including Novell NetWare, Windows NT*/2000 and now Linux. While Ximian Evolution will connect Linux desktops with GroupWise 6.5 for Linux, the GroupWise Windows client and the GroupWise Cross-Platform client are also supported on GroupWise 6.5 running on a Linux server, giving customers added choice and flexibility. The plug-in for the GAIM instant messenger client will allow Linux desktops to connect directly to the GroupWise Messenger server included in GroupWise 6.5 for secure instant messaging within the enterprise. GroupWise for Linux runs on the SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux distributions.
Novell GroupWise combines stringent security with flexible user access features and low ownership and maintenance costs. GroupWise caters to the way people really work, giving them access to their information when and where they need it through the client or Web browser via desktop and laptop computers, wireless telephones, PDAs and RIM devices.
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