IBM Lotus Organizer

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IBM Lotus Organizer

Developer(s)	IBM
Initial release	1992
Stable release	6.1 / 2003
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Engine
Operating system	Microsoft Windows
Type	Personal information manager
License	Proprietary

IBM Lotus Organizer is a personal information manager (PIM) software developed by IBM. Initially released in 1992, it was one of the first PIMs to offer a graphical user interface that mimicked a paper-based organizer. The software was discontinued in 2013.

Features

IBM Lotus Organizer provided a range of features designed to help users manage their personal and professional information. Key features included:

• Calendar: Users could schedule appointments, set reminders, and view their schedule in daily, weekly, or monthly formats.
• Address book: A comprehensive contact management system that allowed users to store and organize contact information.
• To-do list: Users could create and manage task lists, set priorities, and track progress.
• Notebook: A digital notebook for taking notes and organizing information.
• Anniversary and event management: Tools for tracking important dates and events.
• Synchronization: The ability to sync data with other devices and software, including IBM Notes.

History

IBM Lotus Organizer was originally developed by Lotus Development Corporation, which was acquired by IBM in 1995. The software was well-received for its user-friendly interface and robust feature set. Over the years, several versions were released, with the final version being 6.1, released in 2003.

Despite its popularity, IBM Lotus Organizer faced stiff competition from other PIMs and email clients, such as Microsoft Outlook. As a result, IBM decided to discontinue the software in 2013.

Legacy

Although IBM Lotus Organizer is no longer actively developed or supported, it remains a notable example of early PIM software. Its design and functionality influenced the development of later PIMs and productivity software.

See also

• IBM Notes
• Microsoft Outlook
• Personal information manager
• Productivity software