Need groupware that doesn't require tedious installation and configuration, and is ready for use in a matter of minutes? Lucane can be deployed in no time, and is so simple to use that you don't need to spend hours learning it. Lucane has a modular architecture and includes an impressive range of pre-made modules, including a multi-user calendar, an email client, instant messaging, a white board, forums, notes, shared folders, and an RSS reader. Users can easily add and remove modules to customise their groupware environment, and developers can create additional modules and plug them in Lucane.

Installing and configuring Lucane is easy, especially compared to similar PHP/MySQL-based applications. Make sure you have the free Java Runtime Environment installed on your computer, or if you plan to use Lucane via a browser, you have to install the Java Development Kit instead.

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