How to install Lotus Notes on Redhat Linux 9

formohan · 04-08-2005, 04:30 AM

Hi Friends
I would like to know how to install Lotus Notes client software in redhat Linux? iam having an executable file of lotus notes client of windows , can i use that exe file of windows to install it on Redhat linux? help required from experts....
Thanks and regards
Mohan.K.

slackist · 04-08-2005, 05:08 AM

Two programs WINE (free) and cedega (not free) amongst others can be used to run exe files under Linux.

Depending which version of Notes you have you may be successful, but neither work with the latest version IIRC

formohan · 04-08-2005, 05:25 AM

Hi
thanks for ur timely response , i would like to know where can i get that software WINE and how to install that in my Redhat linux machine? iam having Lotus Notes version 5.0.4 ( R5 client).exe file guide me further
Thanks in advance
Mohan

slackist · 04-09-2005, 11:06 AM

WINE can be got from

www.winehq.com ,

Also, I was mistaken in my previous message, Cedega is mainly for gaming, actually I wanted to suggest Crossover office from www.codeweavers.com

if you look here:
http://www.codeweavers.com/compatibi...=59&search=app

(sorry for the long link) it seems that you are in luck and your version is working, I am not in luck the company I work for insists on using 6.0.4

I have not tried Wine or CrossOver, but I have read that Wine can be tricky to get working so maybe CrossOver is the easiest choice.

Hope this helps and good luck

formohan · 04-11-2005, 12:04 AM

Hi
Thanks again let me check that today and get back to you. it was very useful link . i am a newbie and i want to know more about linux tell me what version of linux is very useful and learning which flavour is recommended. plzzz let me know that . if u know any good website that contains Linux documents and help guides plz let me know that URL's assist me to grow and to learn further in Linux..
Thanks alot dude
Warm Regards
Mohan

slackist · 04-11-2005, 12:50 AM

My distro of choice:

http://www.slackware.com

and RUTE is a very detailed on-line book:

http://www.icon.co.za/~psheer/book/index.html

and this is a good book too:

http://linux-newbie.sunsite.dk/

HTH

browny_amiga · 04-13-2005, 07:21 AM

chefmark:

And 6.0.x does not work on wine /cross over? I used both R5 and R6.5.3 on it for years now and it worked perfectly (since they fixed R6 like a year ago), but admitedly I never tried 6.0.x.

cheers

Markus

slackist · 04-13-2005, 08:38 AM

From the Codeweavers site
http://www.codeweavers.com/compatibi...=59&search=app

6.0.4+ is listed as Known not to work

browny_amiga · 04-13-2005, 09:37 AM

Good news for you then:

Looking under known issue there seems to be a workaround:

....
Notes 6.0.0->6.0.3 Red Box of Death...
Issue for CrossOver Office 3.0.0 and below.

Notes 6.0.0->6.0.3 does not work under WINE/CrossOver. Please upgrade to Notes 6.0.4.
...

So I guess you got an old version of crossover if it still does not work.

Cheers

Markus

slackist · 04-13-2005, 10:18 AM

Thanks for that Markus, but unfortunately I have had a brain fart, we are using 6.0.3 (doh! I am a moron) so it looks like I am still out of luck

*bashes head agaist wall*