Thread: Email programme

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.

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.

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.

Originally Posted by 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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