You can start a newsletter with Microsoft Outlook for free, using the service's many tools to help you customize it.
Creating a distribution list in Microsoft Outlook is a straightforward process that allows you to send emails to a group of people easily. Below is a concise guide to help you set up your own ...
There's an application called PocketMirror that allows Palms to sync contacts/schedule/to-do with outlook. It should be on the users Palm OS cd. Not sure how its going to handle the shared folder ...