Lotus U-turn on Linux is complete
Published: 22 Oct 1999 12:07 BST
Messaging and groupware specialist Lotus will complete its U-turn on Linux at Lotusphere Berlin next week, with the formal launch of Notes Domino optimised for the open source OS.
Almost exactly a year ago to the day, Lotus CEO Jeff Papows told the Linux community that building software around the free Unix platform was not a viable proposition, claiming there were too many Unix variations already in existence. In January of this year, Papows admitted he was wayward in his judgement, and promised that a Linux server version of Notes R5 would be available before the year was out.
The CEO is now set to come good on his promise, providing customers with a cheaper, more accessible alternative to NT -- a particularly appealing development for the small business sector.
Have you been waiting for Lotus to change its position on Linux? Tell the Mailroom
Take me to the Linux Lounge
Did you find this article useful?
60 out of 108 people found this useful
Digg
Slashdot
Del.ici.ous
Stumble
Reddit
