Getting Started; Installing The Groupwise Linux/Mac Client; Installing The Groupwise Client On Linux; Section 1.1, "Installing The Groupwise Linux/Mac Client - Novell GROUPWISE 8 - LINUX-MAC CLIENT Manual

Getting Started

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GroupWise is a robust, dependable messaging and collaboration system that connects you to your
universal mailbox anytime and anywhere. This section gives you an overview of the GroupWise
client to help you start using GroupWise quickly and easily.
Section 1.1, "Installing the GroupWise Linux/Mac Client," on page 15
Section 1.2, "Starting GroupWise," on page 16
Section 1.3, "Assigning a Password to Your Mailbox," on page 16
Section 1.4, "Getting to Know the GroupWise Interface," on page 17
Section 1.5, "Exploring the Folder List," on page 21
Section 1.6, "Displaying the QuickViewer for Folder Items," on page 25
Section 1.7, "Using Panels in the Home Folder," on page 26
Section 1.8, "Understanding GroupWise Item Types," on page 27
Section 1.9, "Identifying the Icons Appearing Next to Items," on page 28
Section 1.10, "Learning More," on page 29

1.1 Installing the GroupWise Linux/Mac Client

To begin using GroupWise, you or your system administrator must install GroupWise on your Linux
or Mac computer.
Section 1.1.1, "Installing the GroupWise Client on Linux," on page 15
Section 1.1.2, "Installing the GroupWise Client on a Mac," on page 16

1.1.1 Installing the GroupWise Client on Linux

1 Insert the GroupWise 8 DVD into the DVD drive of your Linux workstation.
There might be a pause as Linux reads the DVD.
2 If you are prompted to allow auto-run, click Yes.
3 Specify the password, then click OK.
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There might be a pause before the GroupWise Installation program starts.
If it doesn't start:
3a Double-click the CDROM icon on your desktop.
3b Double-click the
Run.
4 Select the language in which you want to run the Installation program and install the client
software, then click OK.
5 Click Install Products > Install GroupWise Client.
6 When the installation is complete, click OK, then close the Installation program.
folder, double-click the GroupWise
linux
script, then click
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