The .tel Outlook Plug-in enables you to browse public and private contact data in .tel domains, save .tel data as Contacts, and switch between profiles in your own .tel domain in real time. To install the plug-in, download and run one of the following:
After installation, the plug-in will request that you log into your TelFriends account to see private data and receive friend request messages for your .tel domain. If you haven't signed up for TelFriends, skip this step. You will still be able to browse and save .tel public contact data.
More information on the technical characteristics of the application is given below.
For details on using the plug-in, please consult the
help file.
| Key Point | Description |
|---|---|
| Current release | .tel Outlook® Plug-in 1.6 |
| Key features |
- Can login and manage/edit your .tel domain - Can search other .tel domains and add to contacts in your address book - Can use appropriate applications directly for various types of contacts - Can get authenticated and read private .tel data of your friends |
| Supported languages | English and most European languages depending on your PC language settings |
| Supported OS / Device | Microsoft Windows® XP and Vista® OS, Microsoft Outlook 2003 and 2007 |
| Programming language | C# using Microsoft Visual Studio® 2005 IDE |
| Source code | Available via SVN checkout, see Repository Browser. |
| Uninstall procedure | Via Add/Remove Programs menu in the Control Panel or by running the Installer again and selecting the "Remove" option. |
| Configuration | During the first run or later via the Preferences, need to log into TelFriends to view private data in .tel domains |
| Known Limitations | See the wiki. |
| Dependencies |
- Microsoft Office 2003 (or 2007 for Outlook 2007) Primary Interop Assemblies - Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Tools for Office Second Edition (VSTO 2005 SE) |