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    EEE PC & Outlook

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by rgribbons, Apr 25, 2008.

  1. rgribbons

    rgribbons Newbie

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    I am using outlook 2007 on Vista on my desktop to manage all my PIM; calendar, tasks, notes, contacts. I was planning on getting Palm TX to track these while away from my desk or traveling. Then I got to thinking that an EEE PC might be more useful. The question I have is what is the easiest way to sync with Outlook if at all its possible?
     
    rgribbons, Apr 25, 2008
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    eLJaKo Notebook Enthusiast

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    install windows xp (wouldnt recommend vista, hardware is insufficient) then install outlook
     
    eLJaKo, Apr 26, 2008
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    rgribbons Newbie

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    thanks for that but i would like to keep linux. are there any options for linux
     
    rgribbons, Apr 26, 2008
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  4. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    I suppose you'd need a client software for linux that is able to import the data from Outlook. I'll move this thread to the Linux forum, you're sure to get better answers there.
     
    E.B.E., Apr 26, 2008
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    jas Notebook Evangelist

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    As far as I can tell, the Eee PC comes with Mozilla Thunderbird installed as an email client, (in addition to a webmail client). However if you want to try and sync completely with an Exchange mail server, you will likely need to look into installing Evolution on the Eee PC. BTW, that will typically take some work, as it's probably not something that can be done on the Eee PC, as easily as it can be done on a standard Linux install.

    Evolution does support synchronization with Exchange mail environments, including syncing of calendar meetings, and address book. It requires an additional module, called the Evolution Exchange Connector, and your Exchange server needs to have Outlook Web Access enabled. Finally, it will support Exchange servers up to version 2003, but not the most recent version of 2007.

    Good Luck..
     
    jas, Apr 26, 2008
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  6. v1k1ng1001

    v1k1ng1001 Notebook Deity

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    Wasn't there a project to modify Ubuntu for the EEE?
     
    v1k1ng1001, Apr 26, 2008
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  7. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    eeebuntu or something.....
     
    Thomas, Apr 26, 2008
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