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by executesorder66 3691 days ago
My biggest frustration at work is having to use windows. Mainly because of the MS Exchange mail server. I could use webmail on linux, but then I don't get the calendar reminders and I'd be late for everything. There is also one or two admin applications that require Internet explorer(WTF this is 2016) So if you could learn how to force your company to ditch anything related to Microsoft you will have the time of your life.
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NetStrikeForce 3689 days ago
You don't have to use Windows. You can use OS X, Android or iOS. All of them have clients that can pop those meeting reminders for you.

So I guess your biggest frustration is not being able to use Linux? Meeting reminders is a poor excuse to not do it. Come on :-)

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tkjef 3689 days ago
you can follow this guide: http://nknu.net/ubuntu-14-04-exchange-configuration-thunderb...

You'll have exchange setup on Thunderbird with email & calendar.

They recommend using Pidgin for a lync replacement, but I use Sky. And then the address book might require saying you have a mac (to your it department) and getting some specific info or dsquery'ing of your current working windows desktop.

To use internet explorer for your 1 or 2 admin applications just dual boot so that you can always use windows in a pinch.

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