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Martin K.: Updates (Licenses, KONSEC Konnektor, Status)


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--- about-kolab-clients.html.m4	20 Jun 2005 22:08:25 -0000	1.10
+++ about-kolab-clients.html.m4	27 Jun 2005 09:02:03 -0000	1.11
@@ -5,8 +5,9 @@
 <h1>About Kolab Clients</h1>
 
 <a href="#kolab2clients">Clients for Kolab-2</a><br>
-  <a href="#kdeclient2">KDE Client for Kolab-2</a><br>
-  <a href="#toltec2">Outlook Plugin: Toltec Connector 2</a><br>
+  <a href="#kdeclient2">KDE Kontact Client for Linux/Unix</a><br>
+  <a href="#konsec">MAPI Storage Provider for Microsoft Windows: KONSEC Konnektor for Outlook</a><br>
+  <a href="#toltec2">Microsoft Outlook Plugin: Toltec Connector 2 for Outlook</a><br>
   <a href="#horde">Horde Webmail</a><br>
 
 <p>
@@ -19,7 +20,6 @@
 <p>
 <a href="#otherkolabclients">Other Kolab-related Clients</a><br>
   <a href="#synckolab">Thunderbird Plugin: Sync Kolab</a><br>
-  <a href="#konsec">Outlook Plugin: Konsec Konnektor</a><br>
   <a href="#aethera">Aethera</a><br>
   <a href="#bynari_v2">Outlook Plugin: Bynari v2</a><br>
   <a href="#otlkcon">Outlook Plugin: Open Connctor (otlkcon)</a><br>
@@ -29,11 +29,9 @@
 <a name="kolab2clients">
 <h2>Clients for Kolab-2</h2>
 </a>
-
 The following software fulfills the client criteria of Kolab-2.
 In addition people from the Kolab project are directly involved 
 or there is a close cooperation.
-
 <a name="kdeclient2">
 <h3>KDE Client for Kolab-2</h3>
 </a>
@@ -45,15 +43,16 @@
 Status: stable 2.0
 
 <p>
-The Kolab Project is working on a KDE Client which
-is based on Kontact and its components. All developments are
-contributed to the KDE project. Our improvements find their way
+The Kolab Project has developed a KDE Client which
+is based on Kontact and its components. All development is 
+done within the KDE subversion repository 
+and contributed directly to the KDE project. Our improvements find their way
 into the main developments at the pace of the KDE project.
 
 <p>
-Starting with KDE 3.4, <a href="http://www.kontact.org/">Kontact</a>
-covers most of the functionality that Kolab Server 2.0 offers.
-Not in their are for example personal distribution lists.
+Starting with KDE 3.4.1, <a href="http://www.kontact.org/">Kontact</a>
+covers all the functionality that Kolab Server 2.0 offers except 
+personal distribution lists.
 
 <p>
 The full Kolab functionality is currently maintained for KDE-PIM 3.3 plus
@@ -61,6 +60,27 @@
 out by Klarälvdalens Datakonsult AB and Intevation GmbH. They continue
 developments and prepare supported releases.
 
+<p>
+With KDE 4.0 KDE Kontact with full Kolab 2 functionality will be intgrated.
+
+<a name="konsec">
+<h3>Outlook Plugin: KONSEC Konnektor</h3>
+</a>
+<a href="http://www.konsec.com"><img border="0" alt="KONSEC"
+  src="images/klogo.png" align="right"></a>
+  
+License: proprietary with a gratis 30 day demo<br>
+Status: stable release 1.0 for Kolab 2 
+Homepage: <a href="http://www.konsec.com/">www.konsec.com</a>
+
+<p>
+The <a href="http://www.konsec.com/">KONSEC Konnektor</a><br>
+is a Microsoft MAPI Storage Provider supporting the Kolab 2 XML
+Storage format and the Kolab 2 server. It was designed to be interoperable
+with all Kolab 2 clients and special attention was given to 
+support Microsoft ActiveSync (Pocket PC PDAs) and Palm Pilots. The
+KONSEC Konnektor fully supports Kolab 2 shared public folders including
+folders containing calendars, tasks and contacts.
 
 <a name="toltec2">
 <h3>Outlook Plugin: Toltec Connector 2</h3>
@@ -84,13 +104,13 @@
 have seen tests to be compatible with the CryptoEx Plugin for S/MIME.
 
 <a name="horde">
-<h2>Horde Webmail</h2>
+<h3>Horde Webmail</h3>
 </a>
 
 <a href="http://www.horde.org"><img border="0" alt="Horde"
   src="images/horde-logo.png" align="right"></a>
 
-License: Free Software<br>
+License: Free Software (GPL)<br>
 Status: Beta
 
 <p>
@@ -101,6 +121,8 @@
 mailing list</a>. All contributions welcome.
 
 <p>
+Horde currently still requires a SQL database and work is in progress which removes
+this requirement.
 Instructions on how to obtain and install the webclient can be found
 <a href="webclient.html">here</a>.
 
@@ -109,7 +131,8 @@
 <h2>Clients for Kolab-1</h2>
 </a>
 
-These are clients known to work with Kolab Server 1.0.
+These are clients known to work with Kolab Server 1.0. - Please note that the Kolab 1 server
+is not activly developed anymore and that it is recommended to use Kolab 2 for new installations.
 
 <a name="kdeclient1">
 <h3>KDE Client for Kolab-1</h3>
@@ -180,41 +203,31 @@
 >http://www.gargan.org/extensions/synckolab.html</a>
 
 
-<a name="konsec">
-<h3>Outlook Plugin: Konsec Konnektor</h3>
-</a>
-
-License: proprietary<br>
-Status: release candidate
-Homepage: <a href="http://www.konsec.com/">www.konsec.com</a>
-
-
 <a name="aethera">
 <h3>Aethera</h3>
 </a>
 
-License: unclear<br>
+License: free software (GPL)<br>
 Status: unclear<br>
 Homepage: <a href="http://www.thekompany.com/projects/aethera/">Aethera Site</a>
 
 <p>
 Aethera is a independent client running on Windows and GNU/Linux.
-Its homepage says it is a Kolab Client. It is unlikely that it is a
-Kolab-2 client though.
-
+Its homepage says it is a Kolab Client. 
+The developers are working eagerly on making aethera a Kolab 2 client.
 
 <a name="bynari_v2">
 <h3>Outlook Plugin: Bynari v2</h3>
 </a>
 
 License: <em>proprietary</em><br>
-Status: Untested, users reported problems.<br>
+Status: Untested, users reported problems. Does not work with the Kolab 2 storage format<br>
 Homepage: <a href="http://www.bynari.net/">www.bynari.net</a>
 
 <p>
 Bynari v1 was compatible with Kolab-1. The new
 release v2 seems to differ a lot and it is highly questionable whether
-it works with Kolab-1. It surely doesn not work with Kolab-2.
+it works with Kolab-1. It surely does not work with Kolab-2.
 
 <a name="otlkcon">
 <h3>Outlook Plugin: Open Connctor (otlkcon)</h3>