IBM said it will license Software.com’s InterMail carrier-class messaging suite, even though IBM planned to use the Lotus Message Switch. LMS was developed by SoftSwitch, the division of Lotus that was shut down about a year ago.

Here’s a review of Novell’s NetWare for Small Business from PC Week.

General Motors, Chrysler and Ford Motor certified service providers and software makers and went live with a managed IP network called the Automotive Network Exchange. Chrysler’s Supplier Cost Reduction Effort helped slash $2 billion in costs through a Lotus Notes-based collaborative platform.

Actioneer, Inc. announced that its Actioneer data capture tool in Lotus Notes Release 5 (R5) will support ViaVoice speech recognition technology from IBM Corp. Actioneer for Lotus R5 will enable users to capture information and enter it into Lotus Notes through voice input to the PC, using ViaVoice.

Computer Shopper has this review of IBM’s Net.Commerce Start 3.11. Net.Commerce Start 3.11 is a system that lets you build virtually any type of online store you want.

VarBusiness has this article on how Lotus is trying to put a positive spin on the Notes/Domino R5 delay.

Sun Microsystems reduces the cost of its JavaStation network computer to $499 from its regular price of $699.

Check out how FastSite 2.0 is helping a certain user get on the Web in just a matter of hours.

Internet Week has this article on what Microsoft will include in the Service Pack 2.0 for Exchange 5.5. The article says that Service Pack 2.0 will include a set of bug fixes and features, such as co-existence and migration tools for Lotus cc:Mail and Notes/Domino. The service pack is a free download to Exchange customers from Microsoft’s Web site or on CD for $14.95, plus $7.50 for shipping costs.

Magically, Inc., announced today that beginning Monday, Dec. 21, they will begin offering a fully-integrated, cross-platform virtual desktop. The web-based service, called MagicalDesk.com, is now available online to users for free. Leveraging the power of the Internet, MagicalDesk.com allows users to work virtually anywhere. MagicalDesk includes a file management system, synchronization feature, email, calendar, address book, to do list and Internet bookmarks.