February 01, 2012, 2:00 PM — Here are the four best Linux personal information managers. I've linked to each application's site so you can get additional information. However, if you want to download them you should check your Linux distro's software manager. They are all most likely available there for you to download and install.
4. Chandler
Chandler is personal information manager that provides email, calendar, tasks and note functionality. It is integrated with the Chandler Hub, which lets you share information and manage others.
You can create messages, events, notes and tasks. Create collections to organize notes, messages, events and tasks. You can also set alarms, create recurring events, and subscribe to calendars on any WebDAV server.
3. Spicebird
Spicebird is based on Mozilla's Thunderbird code and is geared toward being a collaboration application. You'll find a calendar, email and even instant messaging. You can even read newsgroups or blogs via RSS and you can subscribe to public calendars.
You can filter your email, tag messages, as well as sign and encrypt your mail. Spicebird supports multiple email accounts and identities. It also supports multiple chat protocols such as Jabber, Yahoo, ICQ, and MSN.
2. Kontact
Kontact is KDE's personal information manager. It brings together KMail, KAddressbook, KOrganizer, KNode and KNotes. Each component of Kontact is integrated with the others, letting you drag and drop between them.
Kontact also features excellent import/export standard functionality, support for multiple LDAP servers, powerful search capabilities, and it even integrates with Kopete (KDE's instant messaging program).
1. Evolution
Evolution is GNOME's answer to Kontact. Evolution is very reminiscent of Microsoft Outlook, so if you've used Outlook you'll probably get used to Evolution quickly. Evolution features integrated SpamAssassin spam protection, desktop integration with GNOME apps, iCalendar support, a to-do list, customized reminders and filters to organize your email.
Evolution also indexes your email messages automatically so it's faster and easier to find old messages. It also supports Exchange 2000/2003 and Groupwise. Evolution even features integrated security including support for mail encryption and signatures.
What's your take on this list? Are there other programs you prefer? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
