Post #207,810
5/17/05 12:30:14 PM
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Outlook 2003 and Exchange server questions
My work environment just got switched to exchange server from pop server. My ignorance of exchange is reasonably complete. I also have to user Outlook 2003. These are not my choices; I'm stuck with the situation. I had things set up so that my laptops and linux machines could access my mail but would not remove messages from the server. My main workstation cleared the server. I also have rules that move mail from the Inbox to various folders. So, I have these questions:
Is there any way to keep all machines in sync even if one or more are off line for a period of time, a weekend, for example?
If I move files from Inbox on one machine, will those files be lost to the other machines?
If I delete a message on one machine, is it gone from the exchange server?
Has anyone any tips on how to make this more livable (other than instagating revolution and insurrection against corporate IT?
Thanks,
Hugh
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Post #207,812
5/17/05 12:40:59 PM
5/17/05 12:41:40 PM
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Is there a Linux client that works with Exchange?
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Edited by Silverlock
May 17, 2005, 12:41:40 PM EDT
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Post #207,813
5/17/05 12:45:05 PM
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Evolution 2.2
has settings for M$ Exchange but I haven't figured out how to set it up yet. There's something about a connector, which I have to research.
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Post #207,819
5/17/05 1:05:46 PM
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If I recall correctly, the connector's a paid-for add-on.
Theory is that if you can afford Exchange Server you can afford to fund development.
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Post #207,821
5/17/05 1:19:12 PM
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Nope, not any more.
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Post #207,853
5/17/05 4:53:13 PM
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It's free. I've used it. It sucks.
I recently began using linux as my work box. We have an Exchange 2003 server and OWA works well enough for me.
bcnu,
Mikem
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God Bless America.
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Post #207,856
5/17/05 5:33:11 PM
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Beg to differ.
It's free. I use it. I get all my email through Evolution, including email that goes to the Exchange server. Be aware that you might need to restart Evo for settings to take effect. There's also a bug where you cannot reply to a meeting request that contains an attached Word doc. But other than that, it's spotless.
-YendorMike
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Post #207,978
5/18/05 12:55:49 PM
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Izzat a Exchange 2000 or 2003 server?
bcnu,
Mikem
Eine Leute. Eine Welt. Ein F\ufffdhrer.
God Bless America.
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Post #208,024
5/18/05 6:36:19 PM
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It works for any of the Versions after 5.5
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Post #208,032
5/18/05 8:28:42 PM
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Not sure. I just know it works.
-YendorMike
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
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Post #207,817
5/17/05 1:00:39 PM
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www.webfrontendforechange.com
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Post #207,814
5/17/05 12:50:28 PM
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Re: Outlook 2003 and Exchange server questions
Is there any way to keep all machines in sync even if one or more are off line for a period of time, a weekend, for example? Yes. Offline folders. I've not used these in 2003. Read the help for specifics. If I move files from Inbox on one machine, will those files be lost to the other machines? Yes. You'll be affecting the remote server, which is what all the machines see. You could copy messages to a local Personal Folders file on each machine. This could be managed with rules. You'll have to set them up per-machine. If I delete a message on one machine, is it gone from the exchange server? If you're manipulating your Mailbox on the server, yes. Has anyone any tips on how to make this more livable (other than instagating revolution and insurrection against corporate IT? Suck it up and get used to it. Thanks, You're welcome.
Peter
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Post #207,826
5/17/05 1:41:41 PM
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Re: offline folders
Outlook 2003 now has something called Cache mode that is the default. It makes working offline less of a hassle but it doesn't have the granualarity of offline folders where you can pick and choose which folders are synced.
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"In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for. As for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican."
-- H. L. Mencken
Support our troops, Impeach Bush.
D. D. Richards
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Post #207,830
5/17/05 1:52:38 PM
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Kinda what I thought
Oh well... we'll only have this until IT finds something worse. The amusing thing is that this steaming pile is supposed to improve productivity.
Corporate It: "If your machine still runs, our work is not done"
Actually, I really don't advocate shooting corporate IT personnel. They should be killed very slowly.
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