consensus@cdp.UUCP (06/03/90)
The following topic is from the Groupware SIG on America Online. For more information, or to reply to an individual on America Online, contact: * Christopher Allen - Consensus Development * P.O. Box 2836, Union City, CA 94587-7836 * AT&T: (415) 487-9206 * America Online: AFL MacDev * AppleLink: D3516 * Internet: cdp!consensus@arisia.xerox.com * UUCP: uunet!pyramid!cdp!consensus :: topic "Practical Mac Groupware" from America Online :: Subj: Practical Mac Groupware 90-04-19 19:59:07 EDT From: Ted Lesley Msgs: 4 (90-04-25) What is needed to implement Groupware with the Macintosh? Specific software packages and hardware needs How to "sell" groupware to management Case Studies -- Did it work for you? Subj: Three Macs and a Laser 90-04-19 20:09:05 EDT From: Ted Lesley Assuming the presence of three Macs and a LaserPrinter, when and how should the best implementation of groupware begin? What type of distributed file network is conducive to groupware? Why not a server running a mail system? Where does groupware start? I suggest that the server running QuickMail should be the first step toward enlightened groupware. Any dissenting voices? Subj: Quickmail, etc. 90-04-21 00:51:52 EDT From: AFL MacDev I have to agree that QuickMail is a great start for groupware in a small environment (like your 3 machines). Not so much for the mail, but for the conferencing feature. It is nice to be able to be on the phone with someone and be able to answer or request information from another person and not interrupt the phone call. In/Out board can be nice too for a small office. The mail features of Quickmail are probably not that useful unless you find your group doing alot of different things at different times (such as evenings, at home, etc.) Beyond In/Out, the products SuperGlue or Markup can be useful groupware tools. Both allow you to make comments on documents without modifying the original documents. SuperGlue is cheap, and Markup is full featured in these areas. If you do alot of paper work, Marco Polo can be nice too, even for a small group (as it can keep track of a couple of years of document history). Chris Allen - AFL MacDev Subj: someday... 90-04-25 01:23:59 EDT From: Shep T Someday "real soon now" there will be software that will help you schedule meetings, rooms and equipment from anywhere on your network...