Does anyone use Mozilla Thunderbird as an email client?
Pros and cons if you do, please!!
Delta18 said
07:43 PM Dec 18, 2009
Crikey Duckie, do I HAVE to give you a sensible answer lol.
I use it and have done for quite a while, it has all the features of Outlook and the like but I NEVER seem to get spam emails.
It is very simple and intuitive so I can't see me changing anytime soon.
Cheers
Disco Duck said
08:01 PM Dec 18, 2009
Okay.....now stop stuffing around Delta18 and tell me about thunderbird!! Be serious!!
Delta18 said
08:07 PM Dec 18, 2009
Delta18 wrote:
Crikey Duckie, do I HAVE to give you a sensible answer lol.
I use it and have done for quite a while, it has all the features of Outlook and the like but I NEVER seem to get spam emails.
It is very simple and intuitive so I can't see me changing anytime soon.
Cheers
Further to that, we use Mailwasher in conjunction with Mozilla Thunderbird.
Mailwasher is shareware but we ended up purchasing the software.
By checking the mail first in Mailwasher you can vet and choose to delete anything which you don't want to download. This could be for example an attachment that you've already seen which you can delete from your server without downloading to your computer.
You can also blacklist people or sites that you don't wish to receive mail from and on the flipside you can mark email addresses/domains/friends/family as friends to receive their mail.
Cheers
P.S. Lynne here .. pls be nice to me
ibbo said
08:13 PM Dec 18, 2009
Double crikey.Has Ducky really asked a sensible question?In shock,spilt my Yummie,Rosary Beads are working overtime.Neil, Lynne thank you for your answer to my sometime serious associate.Cheers.Ibbo
Delta18 said
08:18 PM Dec 18, 2009
Disco Duck wrote:
Okay.....now stop stuffing around Delta18 and tell me about thunderbird!! Be serious!!
Gee, this is difficult you know, I'm not used to being serious.
Actually it is difficult to explain, I just know it does all I ask of it and probably heaps more, who ever uses a program to its full capabilities? I know that moving from Outlook and Outlook Express which I have used there is little difference in operation.
It does use tabbed mail like the web browsers but to be honest I am not sure why.
I just like it, it is simple and when I upgraded to Win 7 I had to get something as it doesn't come with an email client.
One of the main reasons for using though is that Bill Gates and his cronys don't get a cent, for the same reason I use Firefox for web browsing, not necessarily the best browser but it is not rammed down my throat as IE is.
Hope this helps, if you use MyNetFone my number is 09189326 if I can help you more.
Cheers
Popeye said
08:56 PM Dec 18, 2009
Have used Opera since 1999. But as my e-mailer I have used a little program called Becky Ver 1 . So simple and easy to use. If anyone would like it I will send it to you.
Terro said
09:05 PM Dec 18, 2009
Been using Mozilla Firefox for a few years now but never thought to use Thunderbird. Sounds as if it might be pretty good. no harm in giving it a try. I suppose you can still use the same email address?
Terro
jimricho said
09:07 PM Dec 18, 2009
I used Thunderbird for some time before going over to Windows Live Mail. TBird has some nice options not available in Outlook Express and can be "optioned up" to suit your needs. One of the "niceties" is the ability to download only the message headers (an option) and either delete or download the full message later.
I only changed to WLM as I use a gmail address and I can store my messages on the gmail server, including sent messages. WLM is more flexible when used this way as I have two machines, a desktop for use at home and a laptop for out on the road.
Regardless of what one uses for email I advocate alwayschecking emails first by using your Internet Server Provider's Webmail facility....the same way you do when checking emails at an internet kiosk. This way you can delete any nasties before downloading them.
While on the subject of emails generally I strongly suggest when forwarding emails (such as jokes etc) to multiple recipients that the addressees should be entered in the BCC address line...not the To or CC address lines. All the other recipients addresses will not be visible to them if this is done. Also before forwarding on emails they should be edited to remove all the email addresses (and other identifying material) of the previous recipients. With the amount of spamming, phishing, and identity theft this simple procedure is a must.
It may be necessary to reset the options in Outlook Express to make the BCC address line visible. Also the options should be set so that the new messages are not downloaded as soon as the email program is opened.
(for the techies: I have WLM set up as an IMAP client for gmail as well as a POP3 client for a "private" email address. I found Tbird a bit tempremental when used as an IMAP client.... not an issue for normal use.)
-- Edited by jimricho on Friday 18th of December 2009 08:09:28 PM
jimricho said
09:08 PM Dec 18, 2009
Terro wrote:
Been using Mozilla Firefox for a few years now but never thought to use Thunderbird. Sounds as if it might be pretty good. no harm in giving it a try. I suppose you can still use the same email address?
Terro
Definitely no need to change your email address
Terro said
09:12 PM Dec 18, 2009
Thanks Jim, I didn't think so but had to make sure.
Terro
milo said
10:51 PM Dec 18, 2009
gosh, i havengt used thunderbird in ages.. Gmail all the way..
Delta18 said
11:10 PM Dec 18, 2009
milo wrote:
gosh, i havengt used thunderbird in ages.. Gmail all the way..
I haven't been able to find a G spot in ages so had to find something else.
jimricho said
05:32 AM Dec 19, 2009
milo wrote:
gosh, i havengt used thunderbird in ages.. Gmail all the way..
You can still link TBird to your gmail account and get the best of both worlds if you so wish (as you can with WLM or OE)
The gmail site has step by step instructions on how to do this (you may already be aware of this)
PeterD said
12:05 PM Dec 19, 2009
Terro wrote:
Been using Mozilla Firefox for a few years now but never thought to use Thunderbird. Sounds as if it might be pretty good. no harm in giving it a try. I suppose you can still use the same email address? Terro
When you install Thunderbird - don't forget to allow the installation programme to copy your mail and address book across to Thunderbird.
Rolly said
12:09 PM Dec 19, 2009
I wonder if they will name the spam bin "ThunderBox" - you know; where all the sh1t goes.
Disco Duck said
04:36 PM Dec 19, 2009
Thanks guys!! I am using Outlook Express at the moment and it is okay but there are times when it won't let me do quite what I want it to do........so as it's free....I thought I might try Thunderbird and pot OE in the thunderbox!! So I hope it isn't "Crappy"??
Rolly said
04:48 PM Dec 19, 2009
I certainly cannot recommend 'Thunderbird' if it's anything like those lame puppets you used to see on the tellie at kiddies' hour.
And I can't recommend it because I've never actually tried it.
I do worry about you Rolly and the five women. Must get hot in that suit??
dave06 said
10:42 AM Dec 22, 2009
with five woman Ducky I would say it gets pretty damn warm out of the suit as well!
look what I have for you for xmas, now what do you think santa has in his "bag", have you been naughty or nice!! Heh! HEH!! HEH!!
Rolly said
10:53 AM Dec 22, 2009
Disco Duck wrote:
I do worry about you Rolly and the five women. Must get hot in that suit??
Pros and cons if you do, please!!
I use it and have done for quite a while, it has all the features of Outlook and the like but I NEVER seem to get spam emails.
It is very simple and intuitive so I can't see me changing anytime soon.
Cheers
P.S. Lynne here .. pls be nice to me
Gee, this is difficult you know, I'm not used to being serious.
Actually it is difficult to explain, I just know it does all I ask of it and probably heaps more, who ever uses a program to its full capabilities? I know that moving from Outlook and Outlook Express which I have used there is little difference in operation.
It does use tabbed mail like the web browsers but to be honest I am not sure why.
I just like it, it is simple and when I upgraded to Win 7 I had to get something as it doesn't come with an email client.
One of the main reasons for using though is that Bill Gates and his cronys don't get a cent, for the same reason I use Firefox for web browsing, not necessarily the best browser but it is not rammed down my throat as IE is.
Hope this helps, if you use MyNetFone my number is 09189326 if I can help you more.
Cheers
Terro
I only changed to WLM as I use a gmail address and I can store my messages on the gmail server, including sent messages. WLM is more flexible when used this way as I have two machines, a desktop for use at home and a laptop for out on the road.
Regardless of what one uses for email I advocate always checking emails first by using your Internet Server Provider's Webmail facility....the same way you do when checking emails at an internet kiosk. This way you can delete any nasties before downloading them.
While on the subject of emails generally I strongly suggest when forwarding emails (such as jokes etc) to multiple recipients that the addressees should be entered in the BCC address line...not the To or CC address lines. All the other recipients addresses will not be visible to them if this is done. Also before forwarding on emails they should be edited to remove all the email addresses (and other identifying material) of the previous recipients. With the amount of spamming, phishing, and identity theft this simple procedure is a must.
It may be necessary to reset the options in Outlook Express to make the BCC address line visible. Also the options should be set so that the new messages are not downloaded as soon as the email program is opened.
(for the techies: I have WLM set up as an IMAP client for gmail as well as a POP3 client for a "private" email address. I found Tbird a bit tempremental when used as an IMAP client.... not an issue for normal use.)
-- Edited by jimricho on Friday 18th of December 2009 08:09:28 PM
Terro
I haven't been able to find a G spot in ages so had to find something else.
The gmail site has step by step instructions on how to do this (you may already be aware of this)
I certainly cannot recommend 'Thunderbird' if it's anything like those lame puppets you used to see on the tellie at kiddies' hour.
And I can't recommend it because I've never actually tried it.
So, therefore, I cannot recommend it.
See them here. To download 3.0 use this link - it is the UK version (no Zs for Ss.)
I'm even hotter in my 'Birthday' one