Trying out Groove 2007... some questions.

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CraigV

Is Groove an actively developed product? It almost looks like it is dying or
being replaced by new technologies. Just wondering if it is worth my time to
try it out.

My misgivings about Groove 2007:
- Meetings don't show up on calendars automatically. Seems a simple
request- it should intuitively do that.
- Calendars don't synch with Outlook. This is a Microsoft Office product
right? Shouldn't they interact?
- No clear way to coordinate to-do's or tasks by person. I found a Help
file reference to the Groove Dashboard Tool, but it looks like support
dropped before Groove 2007. You can only get the tool with the Task &
Meeting Management template, which is no longer shipping. That looks like a
killer tool that would be very useful in project management. As it stands,
each "tool" in the workspace doesn't seem to relate to each other. I would
like to be able to do task reports and filter by person.
- There are no good books on Groove out there, except very simple "Step by
Step" type books. I would want to find out more about programming Groove.
- There seems to be a lack of developers out there, which also scares me. I
found the GrooveIT site, and those look like very useful tools for Groove. I
am surprised at the lack of development.

Let me now your thoughts. I like the simplicity of Groove and the ability
to use it for small firm collaboration and project management. I don't
really have the resources to buy/learn/program Sharepoint or MOSS, though.
 
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GrooveMan

As Groove MVP, I can't respond in name of Microsoft and they have to respond
to the question that specifically address their product, but with what you
see in Groove 2010 rebranded SharePoint Workspace 2010 you have a first level
of response that the product is far away of being dead.

Regarding the "GrooveIT" part, you might refering to the old web site. The
new web site is http://solutions.hommesetprocess.com . Regarding the
evolutions of this range of products in 2009 (especially version 2.5 last
October, you may be willing to have a look here
http://email.message-business.com/PublishEmail.aspx?opid=B8E927EA637DE23400&ctid=Qnk4O64mEtE
A set of major features are expected in 2010 simultaneously with the release
of SharePointWorkspace 2010.

It is indeed a French company that is working closely with Microsoft to
promote Office Groove 2007 and SharePoint Workspace 2010 solutions based to
the field.
Don't hesitate to contact them directly also to check is what you request is
coming soon or can be accelerated ...
 
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SBC [MVP Groove]

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Mark Smith

Craig -

There are more third parties out there still supporting Groove. Check the
link in my signature for some additional utilities that you may find a use
for.
 

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