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Setting up Outlook on a network

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by debbie

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Ok here goes...
At work we have about 20 pcs set up in a peer to peer network, using a dedicated pc as a server. We are running on Windows 98. We would like to use Outlook to email each other and for sharing the calendars. What's confusing is all the talk about exchange server. Is it possibly to set this up with what we have? Our tech guy talked to someone from Microsoft who said we needed to purchase exchanger server and lisences for all users and we needed Windows 2000 or NT, it won't work on Windows 98. I'm not a network person but I want to make sure ... because if we have to purchase all that we won't be able to do it. Does anyone have any suggestions????
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debbie

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by johnny51

Hello - I think Microsof is correct in directling you to the route of exchange server. I have searched high and low for my workgroup client that want a similar capability without the expense or complication of exchange. I have have found no serverapplication that would handle the task of workgroup mail..drats! When I find one it will be a fine day indeed. What I do for my clients is set them up with an internet domain and with a domain host I set each user up with an email account. This round about method serves both the purpose of office mail and general email. The outlook scenario goes unaddressed at this point...might just have to commmit to exchange...

by debbie

You might want to see the 2nd answer.. maybe it will help you. I don't know if it will work, but I'll pass on the info.
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by grantcom

Sure you can. There is a program on your Win98 CD it is in a folder called "Tools" and then "Oldiwn95" then "message" then "US" and finally "wms.exe" This is a program that is similar to Exchange Server. It will do pretty much everything you want itto. You run it and it will install the post office software in the control panel. Install it on the machine that will actually be the post office server ie. your present dedicated peer to peer PC. When you first set up the Post Office it will log you in as Administrator and request a password. If you choose to give it a new password (the default is PASSWORD)be sure to write it down somewhere ( I recommend writting it in pencil somewhere on the PC ( behind the monitor or under a speaker etc.) Donot forget it as you will need it to add and remove users and change passwords etc..it is very important.

Although the setup may sound complicated it really isn't and works quite well with Outlook including sharing calendars and tasks..it will keep all shared items synched.

If you need further help please feel free to email me at grantcom@bellsouth.net

Good Luck

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