December, 2008

Bug: Router using 100% CPU when sending return receipts in Domino 8.0.2

December 4th, 2008
Problem
You install or upgrade your IBM Lotus Domino mail server to version 8.0.2 and the router server task consumes 100% CPU resources when sending return receipts. This issue did not occur before implementing version 8.0.2.
Resolving the problem
This issue was reported to Quality Engineering in SPR# NORK7KEULL and is fixed in IBM Lotus Domino 8.0.3.
Contact your local IBM Lotus Customer Support center if you are experiencing this, or log a PMR via the Web ESR System.

IBM launches Ubuntu-based "Microsoft-free" virtual desktop bundle

December 4th, 2008
“According to IBM, the virtual Linux desktop suite could cost, for large companies, as little as $59 per worker. That would include a minimal configuration of $49 for the VERDE desktop virtualization software from a third vendor, Virtual Bridges, $10 for Ubuntu Linux support, and no cost for the Lotus Symphony productivity software.”

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