OpenGroove is a groupware program that allows users to synchronize data. Users create workspaces, and then invite other users to those workspaces. In a workspace, users can create tools, small programs that synchronize with each other. For example, a user could create a Documents tool in a workspace, and then collaborate on documents with other users that they have invited to the workspace. Users can still use tools and change their data while offline, and the data will be synchronized with the user signs back online. OpenGroove is essentially intended to be a free alternative to Microsoft Office Groove. It will be a very long time before it's functionality approaches that of Microsoft Groove's, so don't use it if you need every little piece of functionality that Microsoft Groove supports. That said, OpenGroove is a great alternative if you don't want to pay $230 for Microsoft Groove's full functionality. OpenGroove is still in pre-alpha stage. The older version (named Convergia, last update was around March 2008) is functional, but with no tools except for a game of Othello and a simple todo list, and no support for contacts. The new version (named OpenGroove, actively developed) has support for contacts but not much else. If anyone wants to help me develop OpenGroove, get in touch with me. You can read more about OpenGroove here. |