> OK, Should I have said "Last I looked, Gnus was a newsreader but if
> you jump through a few hoops and get used to a different paradigm it
> can be used as an MUA.

No more need to jump through hoops than with any other MUA.

> If you know, and enjoy LISP then configuring it will be an enjoyable
> experience."?

No need for any elisp.  All configuration can be done via menus.

> A newcomer to Linux who is advised to use Gnus, should at least be
> warned that they will be installing emacs.

Installing Thunderbird pulls in libraries that are larger than Emacs.

> On the other hand, a lot of developers/users swear by the vim+mutt
> route.

I use Emacs and Gnus, my wife uses Vi and Mutt.  We're still married.
-- 
John Hasler


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