Paul \(NCC/CS\) <pts@bom.gov.au> wrote:

> I've had to move ( after years of resisting the pressure ) to 
> my employers mail system which is microsoft exchange. 
> ...
> Any other coping strategies or tips for survival here:)?

I've used POP3 or IMAP, which works for mail but not for the
calendaring features; once you delete a mail item from
Exchange any associated meeting invitation is lost. (Of
course, it's possible that neither POP3 nor IMAP are enabled
on your Exchange server.)

I used the web interface to set 'out of the office' and such
when I needed to.

Cheers,

Giles

P.S. Or, you could change employers. :)