Public PDLs

[lukec]

Hi there, I'm trying out scalix server version 9.2.0. So far so good.

What I'm attempting to determine is whether scalix can allow your average (or privelaged) user to modify a distribution list through outlook or the webmail client.

What I think I need to know is how I get a distribution list in the Public Folder (I have a contacts folder in there).

Basically my clients are building a list of contacts and want to
a) have more than 1 person add or modify shared contact information
b) as these contacts are added have these new contacts added to a mailing list

What are your recommendations ?

Thanks,
Luke

[lukec]

I think I answered my own question. I don't know if this is the best way to do it, but I can simply make a distribution list in outlook and make sure it is stored in my public contacts folder.

I think the thing that was throwing me off was that the webmail interface doesn't have the functionality that outlook does when it comes to shared folders.

If there's a better answer, let me know.

Luke

[florian]

What you noticed is quite true; you might be happy to hear though that the next Scalix releases will include enhancements in the SWA Web Client.

- It will be possible to create/modify Calendar- and Contact-Type public folders in SWA
- You will be able to add/modify distribution lists in such folders

Also, if the distribution list in question is supposed to be system-wide, it can be added to the SYSTEM directory and you will be able to assign a given user manager rights for the Scalix Admin Console to modify membership in those lists.

So... watch out for the news! :-)

Florian.