On 07/04/2008, at 10:10 PM, Simon Jolle wrote: > 2008/4/7, Rudi Ahlers <Rudi at softdux.com>: >> Joseph L. Casale wrote: >>> What is the closest open source mail server I can replace exchange >>> with >>> that provides the nearest equivalent in user experience? > >> What about Zimbra or Scallix? > > Both not Open Source > Scalix uses Scalix Public License (SPL) and Zimbra uses Yahoo Public > License (YPL) - both crap licenses and not OSI approved. > > cheers > Simon Open Source does not depend on the license. You've been drinking the GPL koolaid too long if you think this is the case. Without turning this into a religious debate that I can see on the horizon, you should really read this: http://www.opensource.org/docs/definition.php Comparing the Zimbra licensing (http://www.zimbra.com/license/) to the definitions in the link above, Zimbra seems to fit the definition of Open Source... The Scalix license (http://www.scalix.com/community/opensource/licensing.php ) may also fit the bill... -- Steven Haigh Email: netwiz at crc.id.au Web: http://www.crc.id.au Phone: (03) 9001 6090 - 0412 935 897