Email programme

[Utemad]

Hi all,

I've just installed Win7 and thought I would check with you lot as to what a good email programme is.
Free is good but willing to pay if it is heaps better.

I have used Eudora 7.1 for a long time. It wasn't updated in a long time but I see from their website that something is happening with it now.

Thanks

Justin

[hoadie72]

I use Thunderbird because

1. It's free
2. It does what I want (has mail filtering and junk mail handling)
3. It's not an MS product so is less likely to be targetted by hackers.

[Ferret]

Or you could try SeaMonkey, a browser almost identical to Firefox with integrated email almost identical to Thunderbird. They are virtually identical because SeaMonkey is made by the same people that make Firefox and Thunderbird.

[mjm295]

I used to use Thunderbird, but have about 3-4 different puters that I use regularly so I only use web mail....

gmail for personal stuff, and exchange web mail for the work stuff.

[loanrangie]

I use Thunderbird because

1. It's free
2. It does what I want (has mail filtering and junk mail handling)
3. It's not an MS product so is less likely to be targetted by hackers.

Same here, the trainable junk filter is a big plus for me.

[Narangga]

I have only looked at Thunderbird but it certainly seemed to tick all the boxes. If you already use Outlook it imports everything easily enough too.

[JLo]

Or you could try Opera which has integrated email. It is free and it is the browser that everyone else copies for features.


Cheers
JLo

[miky]

I have used Eudora for many years.

When I built my new computer (month ago) I changed to Thunderbird. Took a bit of getting used to, but am OK with it now.

By the way, you can get a portable apps version of Thunderbird which I am thinking of trying so that I can carry it on a memory stick for when I use an internet cafe or similar rather than using web mail when travelling.

Mike

[Utemad]

Well I installed Thunderbird and then removed it as I didn't like it and couldn't import my old emails and address book.
Then I checked the Eudora website and they still have their Eudora 8 in beta so I installed that and didn't like it either but could import my old emails and address book. Interestingly enough I discovered Eudora 8b is based around Thunderbird 3.
So after removing E8b I installed the old Eudora 7.1 and all was fine but I decided that I would have to update sooner or later so I through caution to the wind and installed Thunderbird again after deciding I didn't need all the baggage I had been carrying around with emails that went back many years :D

So now I've used Thunderbird for a few days I've decided I quite like it but being a cautious fellow I've left E7 on there as well so I can check my old emails whenever the need arises.

Thanks

[Narangga]

Good you've got it sorted. Always best to play safe and leave the old on there for a while.

[haydent]

thunderbird +1

[SuperMono]

Surprised you couldn't import the old Eudora files, I have swapped 3 sets of old Eudora setups across to Thunderbird without any problems including all mail messages and address books.

Just updated to the latest version, a few new toys to play with by the look of it. Would like to see if support for MS Exchange Server has progressed so I can cull Outlook from my work PC.

[Roadrunner]

Another vote for Thunderbird. I'm using it for years and run my whole business on Thunderbird and OpenOffice. Checking heaps of different email accounts some POP and some IMAP and no problems. Also when migrating to a new PC it's very easy to copy the whole lot across.
I'm selling MS products to my clients every day and don't think Thunderbird is missing anything. Different story if you run Exchange server.

Matt

[Utemad]

Surprised you couldn't import the old Eudora files, I have swapped 3 sets of old Eudora setups across to Thunderbird without any problems including all mail messages and address books.

Just updated to the latest version...

Hi Supermono. Does this mean that you imported Eudora 7.1 info into an earlier than v3 of Thunderbird?

When I tried to import the E7.1 info into T3 it would start to do it but would then stall and crash T3.

[87County]

Another tick for thunderbird - in another thread here you will see I have disabled livemail (it was really annoying)

[incisor]

i use TheBat (http://www.ritlabs.com/en/products/thebat/), professional version

it costs money but is bullet proof, has an easy backup and restore that actually works and there are free anti spam modules that work with it, some nice pay ones as well.

way to many features to list here but my favourite is the way you can completely different signatures and auto responders for each folder and sorting rules you lay out.. pretty powerful stuff if you take the time to delve into it or have need of this sort of power.

there are utilities to import most mail types into it if the builtin import cant cope.

[Basil135]

Well, I tried to install Thunderbird, as it seemed popular, and I really like Firefox.:)

Then the troubles started. Thunderbird will not work with Bigpond email accounts. Bigpond refuse to support it (no surprise there...) and it appears they will only support Outlook. :mad:

So, what are my options now? I am running Win 7. :confused:

If only Open Office came with an email program. I bet that would work... :cool:

[p38arover]

I use Outlook and have done at work and home for years. It interfaces and syncs seamlessly with my PDA and mobile phone.

[hoadie72]

Well, I tried to install Thunderbird, as it seemed popular, and I really like Firefox.:)

Then the troubles started. Thunderbird will not work with Bigpond email accounts. Bigpond refuse to support it (no surprise there...) and it appears they will only support Outlook. :mad:

So, what are my options now? I am running Win 7. :confused:

If only Open Office came with an email program. I bet that would work... :cool:

Why doesn't it work with Bigpond? Doesn't Bigpond offer POP3 or IMAP?

[Basil135]

As for the exact reason of it not working, I am not sure.

But on the searches I have done, and looking at Whirlpool etc, it would appear that it is a common problem.:(

As for using Outlook, I would but that would mean that I have to buy it... :eek:

[incisor]

it is a known problem child...

older version work fine or did should i say

only new 3 ver seems to be the worry ime

[Basil135]

Might go looking for V2 or so & see how we go.


Cheers :twobeers:

[hoadie72]

So this is the Bigpond Webmail? I have an wireless account but don't use their webmail because it's clunky and I can't download the mail locally. Plus if I change ISPs I lose my email, so I use GMAIL, which I can also access from my iPhone.

[Bundalene]

We went through all manner of Email providers. trying to find one which would support Bigpond, since Outlook was not compatible with Windows7. I couldn't get 'Live Mail' to work, 'Thunderbird' half worked, I could download but then couldn't send any EMAILs. In frustration I opened a 'GMAIL' Account and re-directed my Bigpond EMAILS - plug and play. In total this took about 5 minutes. I am not entirely happy with the format, but it works.

Erich

[Disco]

ARG!

[Disco]

I use Foxmail, it works a treat with Windows 7, has outlook compatability and best of all it can access Hotmail directly. It's free but has one problem, the default installation is in chinese. However it's an easy fix and requires the deletion of one file in the installation folder and all is then in English.

More information see http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/E-mail/E-mail-Clients/Foxmail.shtml (http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/E-mail/E-mail-Clients/Foxmail.shtml)

[Basil135]

Well, it appears as thou Thunderbird 2 is no-go. :(

However, I have downloaded Opera and it all seems to be working ok. All be it, currently I have only set it up on a XP machine. :)

When i get home, I will try it on Win 7 & see what happens...:eek:

[Roadrunner]

I'm running Windows7 pro and Tunderbird 2.0.0.23 without problems.
Bigpond should just be:
incoming: mail.bigpond.com
outgoing: mail bigpond.com
username: youremail@bigpond.com

And that's it. I've done it on heaps of machines. Otherwise as suggested open a gmail account. Might be better in the long run if you ever change from bigpond you're not going to loose your email address. You have to follow the gmail tutorial on their site as they have different ports and you have to enable pop3 in your gmail account.

Matt