Category Archives: Collaborate in Confidence

Kolab 3.0: Update,overview and release plans

Posted on 3. July, 2012 by Georg Greve

Almost half a year ago I had the pleasure to write the Kolab 3.0 primer, and ways of getting involved. Optimistically I scheduled the release for May/June 2012 in that posting. Attentive readers may have noticed that it is no … Continue reading →

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On the Kolab Server 2.4 Release

Posted on 8. May, 2012 by Georg Greve

So a while back I gave a primer and insight into what would happen with Kolab 3.0, and now we’ve released an out-of-schedule Kolab Server 2.4 – what’s that? There are a couple of reasons for this. Firstly, the Kolab … Continue reading →

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A bridge leading nowhere: Outlook-centric groupware

Posted on 4. May, 2012 by Georg Greve

I have a confession to make. I do not believe that Windows is the future of the Free Software desktop. Perhaps you wonder why I feel it necessary to make this point? A surprising number of Free Software (or Open … Continue reading →

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When you go to FOSDEM…

Posted on 30. January, 2012 by Georg Greve

…don’t forget to pack your résumé. If you’re looking for a job working on Free Software/Open Source, or want a change of positions, that is. At the current point in time I am aware of existing openings for all sorts … Continue reading →

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A primer for Kolab 3.0 – and ways of getting involved

Posted on 13. December, 2011 by Georg Greve

After several months of development sprint the new Kolab web frontend has been unveiled for RHEL and UCS. We’re in fact quite proud of what our team has achieved this year and hope you will agree:   This new web … Continue reading →

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OFE Summit 2011: Creating an Open climate for entrepreneurs in Europe

Posted on 9. October, 2011 by Georg Greve

During the 2011 OpenForum Europe Summit I had the pleasure and privilege to chair the session on “Creating an Open climate for entrepreneurs in Europe” and the videos of the opening presentations are now online on YouTube, and included below … Continue reading →

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Freedom in the “cloud”?

Posted on 30. July, 2011 by Georg Greve

It’s come to the point that I was asked to explain what I consider necessary prerequisites for an open, free, sustainable approach towards what is often called “The Cloud” or also “Software as a Service” (SaaS). To be honest, it … Continue reading →

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The Kolab Story

Posted on 18. February, 2011 by Georg Greve

I’ve been woefully aware that while I did write about having chosen Kolab as my next challenge, I have consequently failed to communicate the most exciting part of why this became my challenge. So let me try to tell you … Continue reading →

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And the challenge is… Kolab!

Posted on 7. March, 2010 by Georg Greve

The veil is finally lifted. After months of discussions and four months of preparation in Osnabrück, including a fight for dear life in the snow during the Battle of Osnabrück alongside my new comrade in arms from Scotland, Paul Adams, … Continue reading →

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