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PCW (Christmas edition) - MDaemon 10 (December 2008)
Given its long history, it's not surprising to discover that most of what's new in MDaemon 10 is behind the scenes. That said, the management interface does get a more colourful look, new icons and revised toolbars, making it far less cluttered and easier to navigate.

Network Computing - When it comes to the spam filters,MDaemon sets the standard (November 2006)
MDaemon takes top marks in a group-test of Exchange alternatives in German Magazine 'Network Computing', in particular MDaemon was singled out as having an exemplary administration interface and outstanding spam filtering to which the other products were 'unable to hold a candle to'.

Network Computing Edition - MDaemon 9 long term test (September 2006)
The Windows Mail server from Alt-N Technologies is often praised as an economical variation of Exchange or Lotus Domino. But that comparison doesn't quite work because, for one thing, MDaemon handles SMTP functions that Exchange administrators can only dream of....

PCW - Cheaper and easier than Exchange and now with almost as much functionality (August 2006)
Alan Stevens reviews MDaemon 9.0 for PCW and comments on its comprehensive groupware abilities along with enchance security tools and new SyncML support for mobile devices.

ServerWatch - Latest MDaemon Release Keeps Pace With Times (June 2006)
Already a leading alternative to Microsoft Exchange, Alt-N MDaemon has bumped up another version number in its aim to maintain leading-edge mail server functionality. In its latest incarnation, MDaemon primarily addresses mobile computing, groupware enhancements, and server performance.

ServerWatch.com - MDaemon 8 Pro 'one of the most compelling mail servers on the market' (August 2005)
The review covers the recently-released MDaemon 8, with its emphasis on expanded groupware functions and security technologies. Concerning MDaemon's built-in groupware functions, ServerWatch says the 'WorldClient browser interface is slick...' and the groupware data integrates 'seamlessly between WorldClient and Outlook', through Alt-N's Outlook Connector plug-in.

ZDNet - MDaemon is already a good Exchange alternative, and it's set to become even better (February 2005)
Alan Stevens reviews MDaemon 8 for ZDNet just prior to the release of Outlook Connector..."Popular with small to medium-sized businesses and beyond, MDaemon Pro is a fully featured SMTP mail server that can be further extended with a range of optional add-ons. Among these are an antivirus scanner and LDAP directory server plus MDaemon GroupWare, which adds Exchange-like collaboration features accessible both from the built-in Web client and via Outlook."

PCW - MDaemon wins Editor's choice in mail server group-test (February 2004)
When reviewing serious alternatives to installing an Exchange server, PCW's reviewers gave MDaemon the Editor's Choice award based on it's comprehensive set of features, easy to use GroupWare add-in and solid antispam and antivirus protection.

PC Plus - MDaemon scores 8 out of 10 (January 2004)
Although a brief review, Dave Mitchell seems impressed with MDaemon's ease of use, quick installation and range of AntiSpam features - "It took less than 10 minutes to get an internal email system up and running...", "Spam gets hit from all directions...", "MDaemon certainly offers a wealth of features...."

PC PRO - MDaemon earns a 'Recommended' award and 5 stars across the board (September 2003)
Citing the 'value-for-money aspect' of MDaemon -- especially when compared its competitors -- PC PRO magazine has given the popular email server a five-star review.

PC PRO especially praised the "clever" interface between MDaemon and the group sharing functions of Microsoft Outlook. MDaemon GroupWare makes MDaemon "a truly affordable alternative" to Outlook Exchange Server, according to the review.

PCW - MDaemon GroupWare wins 'Recommended' award (July 2003)
Personal Computer World (PCW), has awarded MDaemon GroupWare five stars for its group sharing compatibility with Microsoft Outlook. In giving MDaemon GroupWare its Recommended status, PCW cited the low cost, easy installation and usability of the workgroup email server.

Computer Shopper - MDaemon wins head-to-head comparison with Gordano NT Mail (May 2003)
"Pretty simple, fantastic options and excellent value" is the verdict of Computer Shopper in giving a five-star rating - the highest available - to MDaemon 6. Computer Shopper praised MDaemon for its easy setup of user accounts, spam busting features, server-side content filtering, flexible address book, IMAP folder management and ease in connecting to client software, including Outlook. It also applauded MDaemon's webmail plugin, WorldClient.

WIN Magazine - MDaemon GroupWare over MS Exchange says WIN Magazine. Low cost, easy operation receive applause (April 2003)
"Alt-N Technologies is offering a practical alternative to Exchange Server functionality," according to a review of MDaemon GroupWare in WIN Magazine from Rijswijk, Netherlands. "And, to come straight to the point, it not only costs a fraction of the price of Exchange Server, but is also easier to install and manage."

Portland (http://www.portland.nl) is the exclusive distributor for Alt-N's products in the Netherlands.

Dator Magazine - MDaemon wins FIRST PLACE in recent comparison with Exchange, Sendmail, Quickmail, Novell (March 2003)
A leading Swedish computer magazine called "Dator Magazin" conducted comparison tests between Microsoft Exchange server 2000, Red Hat Linux 7.3 with Sendmail, Quickmail Pro Server, Novell Netmail XE 3.1, Lotus/Domino 6, and MDaemon 6.7. Quoted from the article..."The winner is, not unexpectedly, MDaemon. A software that has almost all one can wish for and at a very attractive price. The clincher is that this is a solution to grow with, is actually true in this case".

Upstream Software (http://www.upstream.se/) are the exclusive distributer for Alt-N's products in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway.

ServerWatch.com - MDaemon Receives Five-Stars From ServerWatch Reviewers (December 2002)
In a recent article by ServerWatch (www.serverwatch.com), a reviewer labeled MDaemon "as a workhorse enterprise-level mail server that is packaged with a vast collection of extras." Simultaneously, ServerWatch awarded MDaemon the maximum five-star rating, describing it as "an easy-to-use mail server with extensive functionality for small-to-medium size business."

PC Plus - MDaemon v4 receives 'Best Value' award (June 2001)
Paul Warner, once again reviews MDaemon for PC Plus highlighting the impressive features and ease of use of MDaemon "To get into the inner workings and understand the full capabilities of MDaemon version 4 will take some time, as this is a feature-rich and powerful product. However, at the simplest level, it can have you up and running with a sophisticated mail server in no time at all."

PC Plus - MDaemon v3 receives 'Best Value award' (November 2000)
Paul Warner reviews MDaemon for PC Plus and likes it - "Once you've got to grips with the features available on the server, you should be able to set up a working mail system on your local network with little trouble. However, there are many extras in this package and you could be tweaking for years to come. One thing's for sure: you'll be a mail server guru by the time you finish. Try the 30-day trial download, it's about 6MB but you get a month to find out if you like it. We do."




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Richard Ellis
IT Systems Support Manager
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UK

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