If you use a Microsoft e-mail package that is a version previous to 2007, such as Express or Outlook 2003 you won’t be able to take advantage of the inbuilt functionality which allows you to send and receive text messages. It’s called Outlook Mobile Service or abbreviated to OMS.
Although we do have various options and software packages that work with the earlier versions, it seems to me the way forward is surely one programme for all tasks. Many of us already use Outlook for the calendar, scheduling meetings, and tasks, so it makes sense to send and receive SMS from this same application.
But it’s not just the single application that’s useful, OMS utilises your existing contacts list, you can set-up calender reminders via text or configure notifications (alerts you via SMS when you receive e-mails that meet certain criteria).
I was surprised to find that you can purchase Outlook 2007 for less that £80, Amazon sell for just £72.08 and PC World Business for £79.33. So if, like me, you like things to be simple perhaps it’s time to treat yourself!
