[Klug-general] In Search Of A Linux Alternative

[George Prowse]

Gavin Coles wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> I am a recent Linux convert however there is still one programme that ties me to Windows, that software being Intellect which can be found here: http://www.chaossoftware.com/intellect.asp
> 
> Intellect is a contact management and email client and allows me to recall all my clients data in one place, and for my use I haven't been able to find anything that comes close to it in terms of functionality; ease of use and feature set.  However it doesn't run on Linux and the company that makes it is not going to port it any time soon, I have been pestering them for over three years now.
> 
> So my question can you recommend an alternative product, preferably an all-in-one solution?
> 
> Intellect has the following main sections:
> 
> Today module - this gives an quick glance guide to everything that is happening on a given day
> Appointment module - the diary, the ability to set duration, repeating options etc
> Tasks module - for all those things you need to get done
> Contacts module - all details for you contacts, multiple (20) phone/contact method labels, primary & secondary addresses
> Mail module - Intellects only weak spot
> Memos and Lists module - the ability to have multiple notes linked a contact record
> 
> There are many more features such as an Activity Series Editor, USB thumb drive install, network ready, categories and groups, mail merge and on and on.
> 
> If someone can recommend something even close to Intellect I would be quite willing to change the way I work and store my information if it stops me having to fire up VMware all the time.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Gavin Coles

It looks like a blue version of Evolution to me. What packages have you 
tried and found unsuitable?