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Any good calendar software beyond Microsoft Explorer?

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Question: "I keep a 'master calendar' for my boss that I want to be shared with her at all times. We currently use Microsoft Explorer to do this. Does anyone have any suggestion for software that would allow this?" -- Susan Marvin

Comments

GroupWise has a very good sytem. You can proxy as many people to view and/or write, post notes, sent recurring appts, etc... I work in a hospital and we use it, as most hackers hit Microsoft products.

Posted by: Tina | September 21, 2007 at 12:52 PM

I use Outlook for my bosses calendar. It allows both her and I to update when needed and is available for both of us to view. It also allows others to see when she is availble for appointments.

Posted by: Carol | September 21, 2007 at 01:01 PM

Outlook is probably the best that I have used. I have several doctors that I have to keep up with, so on Outlook each can see their schedule as well as what is on mine. It has worked out great for us.

Posted by: nancy | September 21, 2007 at 01:19 PM

We also use Outlook. My boss and I can make entries on it, and all the staff can see it. It also allows him to make entries that only he can see, for personal items.

Posted by: Marilyn | September 24, 2007 at 12:27 PM

We use Timematters

Posted by: | September 24, 2007 at 01:13 PM

Outlook is perfect if you have an Exchange Server. We're a small office and don't have MS Exchange Server. AirSet (www.airset.com) has a great program and it's free (unless you want it linked to your cell phone). It's perfect for a small office environment.

Posted by: Barbara | September 24, 2007 at 03:03 PM

Google Calendar has similar functionality to Outlook. You can add individuals to the calendar and set their permissions to view, edit or manage. As well as set a calendar to public view. You can also have multiple calendars for different purposes. For example, one for all employees vacation/out of the office times, and another for meetings.

Posted by: | October 04, 2007 at 03:29 PM

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