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Lab-Wide Calendaring Application to Get New Name, Cosmetic Upgrade

Later this year, the Lab's standard calendaring application for scheduling meetings and rooms will get a new name and somewhat new look, but will remain virtually the same in functionality and features. The current scheduler, Netscape Calendar, is one that Netscape buys from CS&T, repackages and resells to users. However, Netscape has announced it will no longer support this application. So, the Lab will buy the application directly from CS&T.

"The look and functionality will be virtually identical so it should be an easy transition," said Curtis McDonald, who recently returned to the Lab and assumed his old job as electronic calendar master. "As the rollout gets nearer, we will schedule brown-bag training and Q&A sessions for all interested employees."

The main difference in the new version will be a few new icons - and lack of the Netscape name. A firm date for the switchover hasn't been reached yet, but the change should occur sometime during the next six months. Watch for updates in Computing News.