Mac OS X forum: ICal invites not opening in Outlook 2007

Hi ksoudani1,

There's a basic compatibility issues between Apple iCal and Microsoft Outlook/Exchange. Apple iCal strictly adhere to the iCalendar standard whereas Outlook/Exchange does not. My suspicion is that in one of your scenarios there's an Exchange server and in another there's not.

I've been dealing with a similar issue in the workplace for about 3 years now, so I know your pain. Since I'm a developer at heart, I decided to tackle the problem on my own and built a software product called Zamain for Mac to resolve the Apple iCal to Microsoft Outlook/Exchange incompatibilities. I originally built the product for myself, but soon realized that this can help others as well. Here are the major issues that Zamain for Mac resolves:

* Supports sending Apple iCal invitations from multiple Apple Mail email accounts

* Resolves the "unable to Accept" Apple iCal invitations sent to Microsoft Outlook/Exchange recipients

* Resolves incorrect time zones for Microsoft Outlook/Exchange recipients

* Prevents multiple attachments when viewing Apple iCal invitation emails in Microsoft Outlook

Although I know that this is a shameless plug for my product, I urge you to give it a shot because it will resolve your problems. You can learn more at www.zamain.com.

Thanks!

-Jon

Zamain for Mac does not properly. It installed without a problem, but it does not automatically open when I create an Outlook appointment (as the directions said it would) and it doesn't do anything when I open manually. I sent two requests to support (as listed on the site) and I received no response (two weeks have passed since I sent the first request for assistance). This software should not be purchased as it is a waste of money. I am hoping to recover the money I spent via a dispute with PayPal.