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Evolution and Kontact are the standard Personal Information Management applications on Linux, but many users are dissatisfied with the major players. Pimlico is a small-footprint alternative, and GDATA Provider brings Google with Mozilla calendar.
Deadline and appointment are two dirty words for a lot of us. In many cases, the dates and times are not the biggest problem, but keeping track of the “to-dos” is. Many users turn to software solutions that replace the legacy day planner. Personal Information Evolution and Kontact are the standard Personal Information Management (PIM) covers any aspect of organizing appointments, tasks, and contact data.
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