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Microsoft to Add Exchange Support for Mac OS X

Posted by pudge on from the exchange-is-so-2002 dept.

rgmoore writes "MacNN is reporting that Microsoft will finally make a full-fledged Exchange client for Mac OS X. Today, Mac users can only access the full range of Exchange services by using Outlook 2001, available only under Mac OS. Mac OS X users could either use Entourage, or they could run Outlook 2001 under the Classic environment. Microsoft is now promising to update Entourage so that it will be able to access all of Exchange's services, and they're even promising it will be available as a free update. Since many companies love to use Exchange and have made a big deal of Mac OS X's lack of a viable client, this is a big step forward for Mac users in a corporate environment."

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  1. Ximian Connector by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Insightful

    http://www.ximian.com/products/connector/

  2. This is great news for Mac users by elliotj · · Score: 3, Insightful

    I'm sure this thread will have a lot of Microsoft bashing. The fact is that as bad as Exchange is (and it can be a pig to admin), there are precious few alternatives for a centralized email/groupware server. Especially one that integrates seamlessly with Office.

    The reality for a lot of people is that they have to use Microsoft products in the work place. When Entourage works with Exchange, at least those people who'd rather use a Mac (and not Classic) will be able to use one at work.

    I know you can use OWA, but it isn't the same thing.

    I for one can't wait until I can use my Powerbook at work and nothing else!