Lotus Neophyte

From what I understand (we used to use it, we've now upgraded to the full collaboration licence), you are right. What the express means is that you can't install a Domino cluster, or install a server on partitioned servers (including virtualised).

There may be another limitation or two (I think you weren't allowed nsfDB2 connectivity, but that's now being dumped anyway).

But essentially you can install the server as a fully functional server with web access, client access etc., and it is a 1 to 1 server to client access. It doesn't come with any designer licence so if you want to use the that you'd need to buy it separately.

So, unless you're interested in clustering servers (which we were), then it's a great option. You could still set up a replicated server for back-up and set the replication to 5 minutes or something.

Thanks for the explanation, Dan. :)

From what I can gather, it doesn't matter what client you use to connect to Domino Express, you will be paying for each user as per the usual domino express license.

I found a good though slightly outdated (in terms of price) Domino Express Licensing FAQ.

http://www.isga.com/homepage.nsf/08940bf2a2a955a0862568cf00511096/560a7743a124d8d285257207006c8903?OpenDocument

You're right, Jocylyn. A CAL is a CAL. So whether its DWA, Notes client, POP3 or IMAP you just need one license per user. However, if you are running a website not requiring log ins (or limiting the number of people you will give an account to) you need to buy a Utility server license and it goes on a per CPU model

Thanks Dave.

I have yet another question concerning licensing.

If you have shop floor workers who will be logging in just to record a leave request, could you just place a single client and pay for only a single client license, no matter how many users are involved?

If a client insists of having users use Outlook for POP3 mail connection, does he have to pay for an additional license that is more expensive than using a Lotus notes client?