Specifications

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Notes Client Requirements
This page provides information about the general requirements for each of the Lotus Notes client types.
Operating System Requirements
The operating system requirements for the supported platforms listed the sections below.
Microsoft Windows
• Windows XP (32-bit) with Service Pack 2 or later
• Windows XP for Tablet PC
• Windows Vista (32-bit) Enterprise, Ultimate and Business Editions
• Windows Vista for Tablet PC
Linux
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) 10 XGL (32-bit) with Service Pack
• RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5.2 Desktop (32-bit)
• Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Desktop Edition (32-bit)
Macintosh
• Macintosh OS X 10.5.5 or later
Platform specific capabilities
The table below describes some Lotus Notes 8.5 platform differences specifically for Linux and Mac.
Feature / Function Difference on Linux (RHEL,
SLED, Ubuntu)
Difference on Mac
Notes File differences
Names.nsf May contain OS specific
references - location of mail
file, browser references
May contain OS specific
references - location of mail file,
browser references
Bookmark.nsf May contain OS specific links May contain OS specific links
Notes.ini Contains OS specific data called Notes Preferences on
Mac
Features
Domino Designer Client Not available Not available
Domino Administration Client Not available Not available
Embedded Symphony Editors Not available embedded within
Notes. Notes 8.5 IFR1 provides
administrators with the ability to
customize the Notes 8.5 kit to
include the Symphony editors
as an installable option.