IBM has launched a version of its Lotus Notes
collaboration software available for the open source Linux
operating system.
Linux users will be able to run Lotus Notes 7, which is built on
open source Eclipse Foundation technology. The collaboration
platform’s features include an enterprise level messaging system,
rich calendaring and scheduling and expanded support for mobile
users.
The release will also allow users to run a series of Notes
applications from independent software suppliers and run them on a
Linux desktop.
IBM said the launch came in response to demand from Linux users and
cited research from Evans Data Corporation, showing that Linux is
expected to surpass Microsoft’s Windows as the primary operating
system for developing applications.
Lotus Notes 7 supports Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 3,
with support for Novell SUSE Linux Desktop For Enterprise 10
expected to be available within the next three months.
IBM is also set to use the open source Eclipse technology in the
forthcoming “Hannover” version of Lotus Notes, expected to be
available next year.
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