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Subject:DMS System From:Sue Krol <s -dot- krol -at- XPEDITE -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 5 Jun 1998 12:55:39 -0400
Check out: Intra.doc!? Management System (MS) a Web-based document
management system written in Java that seems to do a really nice job of
managing docs in multiple formats and automatically converting them to PDF
for viewing--if desired. Runs on NT or Solaris. It's a 30K system (compare
w/ the systems that sell for hundreds of thousands) for unlimited users (+
6K annually for upgrades & phone support). We're buying because it
addresses all the requirements you mention:
>Date: Thu, 4 Jun 1998 16:41:06 -0400
>From: Scott Wahl <swahl -at- BRIDGEWATERSYS -dot- COM>
>Subject: DMS System
>
>Hi all,
>
>Can anyone recommend a good document management system? It must be either
>PC or
>UNIX based, handle multiple file formats such as Frame, Word, Excel, and
>handle
>revision control. We're looking at setting up one DMS corporate-wide for all
>technical documents, from DFSs and technical notes to customer
>documentation and
>training.
>
>I appreciate your comments.
>
>Scott
>
>
