After many months of quiet integration, Zimbra's ascent within Yahoo has been apparent. As part of a major reorganization in June, Zimbra leader Scott Dietzen was named to run all of Yahoo's messaging and communication work. The software can be used to
[Yay!] Yahoo! Mail users rejoice - There's now IMAP access through Zimbra Desktop to all free, plus, and business accounts. You didn't read that wrong. Normally only Plus
Zimbra software is open source, meaning we make both the software code and the application itself available to anyone at no charge. Also, Zimbra Desktop is a full version; there are no missing features or catches. Enjoy!
'The idea, according to him, is to make it a standard in the marketplace now, without the need for standards bodies... [Zimbra] may be forced to completely reconsider that architecture if Google Gears gets market traction.'