Anyone familiar with this email program? Pros and cons please.
Firefox Thunderbird email
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I switched to it a year and a half ago because my wife had been reluctant to leave Netscape 4.7 (yes, I typed that right) and we got the point where I couldn't install it on the newest computer. Thunderbird did a seamless import of the Netscape installation (mailboxes, etc.) and the functionality is fine.
No complaints here.
- Chris
[Edit: Technically, it's Mozilla Thunderbird.]
No complaints here.
- Chris
[Edit: Technically, it's Mozilla Thunderbird.]
I use this email client daily to pop my yahoo email. It works well, is updated frequently, and can be run from a U3 flash drive. I can't think of anything I don't like about it. 
i used it at penn state with their email servers with no problems. very nice, relatively lightweight program. the only reason i don't use it anymore is my primary account is gmail, and i just check it when i'm online.
I've been using Mozilla Thunderbird for about 2 years without any problems. It replaced Outlook Express because it could be customized in more ways. I don't know all of its bells and whistles because I don't use them.
The only problem I know about is that it is not compatible with one of the modules in the Kaspersky Internet Security Suite.
The only problem I know about is that it is not compatible with one of the modules in the Kaspersky Internet Security Suite.
I set my retired mother up with a GMail account and installed Thunderbird as her email client. She's not exactly a technophobe but has had very little lifetime training on a PC. Anyway, I used this to replace the webmail that her ISP had which was terrible. The result is that she finds it easy to use (post install, which I did and was easy/seamless using their wizard) and has no complaints.
She's going to be visiting in the next 2 weeks. I'm going to take a look at some of the extensions and see if there's anything worthwhile on Thunderbird like there is for Firefox - a benefit in choosing it as your email client.
She's going to be visiting in the next 2 weeks. I'm going to take a look at some of the extensions and see if there's anything worthwhile on Thunderbird like there is for Firefox - a benefit in choosing it as your email client.
I've been using versions of the Mozilla/FireFox email clients for around seven years. No problems and I have no plans to change.
Thunderbird is good stuff, the only Con is that if you're expecting Outlook and Exchange calendars it's not going to work for you. If you just need relatively simple calendars there's a plugin called Lightning that should do the trick.
Although I've switched 100% to Google hosted Gmail for my own domain the amount of flexibility, control and interoperability is great. I only use local programs to backup my emails from the web, but when I do it's Thunderbird.
Although I've switched 100% to Google hosted Gmail for my own domain the amount of flexibility, control and interoperability is great. I only use local programs to backup my emails from the web, but when I do it's Thunderbird.
I've been using Thunderbird for a few years. I like that you can get a version that runs off a memory key (Portable Apps). I use lightening in conjunction with my gmail account to keep track of appointments. I use google sync to keep my blackberry updated as well.
Switched a couple of years ago and never looked back.
Version 3 looks great, works great and has all the options.
Dis I mention it is free and open source?
I just love tabbed mail reading, I think it is great and intuitive.
IMAP worls like a dream so it is om my laptop as well as on my desktop computer.
I love the Lightning calendar integration. Syncs with the Outlook at my work seamlessly.
I found a screenshot which more or less looks like mine:
Cons?
None.
I've been using Thunderbird since it came out. I have had no problems, and neither has anyone I have introduced to it.
I like Thunderbird. It works very well. I have been using it from a while back....back when things were the Mozilla suit...before Firefox was a stand alone browser. I do not know of any cons with itat all. It is free, legal, and ot works great.
I've used it for at least two years, like it, and have had no problems with it. The only con I've encountered is that when you reply to an email, the reply is at the bottom of the email instead of the top like Outlook. To me that makes sense, but if your email is too long, people that are used to Outlook don't know to look at the bottom and miss your reply. There is probably a way to fix that, but I don't know what it is.
Mike
Mike
I've been using it for about two years too. I have no complaints at all.
I have used it since the earliest stable version, and like it very much. The filing layout is logical and easy to use, and all I need is an email client anyway. I went to it when Outlook started getting so many malicious exploits, but I've stayed with it even after moving to Linux.
You can change this. Under Account Settings, Composition & Addressing, then set it to "start my quote above the quote."
Mike V
Mike V
Never bothered me I just typed my response in at the top. Thanks for the tip though I've just changed it. I'm still getting used to the tabbed messages I keep on closing the whole application when I'm finished reading the message.
If you don't use MS Exchange or Novell email, Thunderbird is great. If you don't do much calendaring, you'll be better off. Lightning is good, and supports several Internet standards...but unless you're using only Sunbird/Lightning or iCal (technically, CalDAV) calendaring, you'll be limited.
As an email program, I really dig Thunderbird. It's great to work with, and imports a variety of formats.
As an email program, I really dig Thunderbird. It's great to work with, and imports a variety of formats.
Not to hijack, but what is the point of an e-mail client? I have never understood it. Why not just go to Gmail.com, Hotmail.com, AOL.com, etc?
