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Roundcube open-source webmail software merges with Nextcloud

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Re: Roundcube open-source webmail software merges with Nextcloud

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Will Roundcube still be a seperated project or will it be included in Nextcloud? If they integrate it to heavily in the Nextcloud stuff I won't be using it anymore. :-)

> Nextcloud Mail will evolve as it is, focused on being used naturally within Nextcloud. Roundcube will continue to serve its active and new users as a stand-alone secure mail client.

I don't think so, as then Web Hosting Panels would loose out. But, you never know.

Re: Roundcube open-source webmail software merges with Nextcloud

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I'm glad the post states that Roundcube will stay an independent product.

Roundcube is on a whole other level in terms of stability and robustness compared to Nextcloud.

I'm also glad that the current Nextcloud client will be replaced, because it's not very good right now.

Re: Roundcube open-source webmail software merges with Nextcloud

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Nice to hear. After several (abandoned) attempts and installing NC from scratch it seems to me that Nextcloud matures well. I like the focus on hub/groupware. Still some details from time to time which annoy me (and probably could be improved). But in general, Nextcloud is great! And using AIO (all-in-one docker image) it's really simple to install and maintain the server. -- So happy to have a good alternative to the Microsoft365 offerings!!! I do think Roundcube found a good place.

Re: Roundcube open-source webmail software merges with Nextcloud

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Nice to hear. After several (abandoned) attempts and installing NC from scratch it seems to me that Nextcloud matures well. I like the focus on hub/groupware. Still some details from time to time which annoy me (and probably could be improved). But in general, Nextcloud is great! And using AIO (all-in-one docker image) it's really simple to install and maintain the server. -- So happy to have a good alternative to th…

Not sure which "focus on hub/groupware" you're talking about. Some groupware features are still horribly buggy and understaffed (e.g. the whole mess of co-existing methods of sharing files/folders with groups – Share vs. Group Folder vs. Collectives/Circles – or the crazy amount of WebDav and CalDav bugs that have been existing for many years), while "AI" (or some other buzzwordy technology) gets all the focus.

As much as I hat to say it, but feature wise it's not very close to being a Microsoft 365 alternative.

Re: Roundcube open-source webmail software merges with Nextcloud

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Will Roundcube still be a seperated project or will it be included in Nextcloud? If they integrate it to heavily in the Nextcloud stuff I won't be using it anymore. :-)

There is no reason why both can't continue at the same time.

Of course they can! Just wait until they shift focus or somebody shouts efficiency.
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