See http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011477571033.aspx for an article by Outlook MVP Eric Legault on various ways to share Outlook data. YOu'll also find a list of third-party sharing tools and other information at http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/share.htm.

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> hello i want to stop using exchange can any body please advise the best way
> to do this whilst still having access to shared folders and keeping all
> contacts, mail etc.
> basically we are now going to collect mail direct fom our isp server from
> each pc via broadband.
> thank you in advance