Re: [newbie] mail client for windows
> > Why not use Mozilla for Windows? Makes later migration to Linux > > all the easier. > > Or maybe Mozilla Thunderbird, as they seem to be going to > discontinue Mozilla proper at some stage in the future (in favour > of the separate projects). Dad probably would prefer to have just > one, and not have to migrate. That said I am not sure Thunderbird > is wonderful on keeping backwards compatibility (of stored mail > folders, etc) so... I may be wrong though... > Anton Firebird is not good about keeping folders. I don't mind: it is still "experimental". Not sure dad would take to that, though... I'll check into thunderbird, though... eric Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] mail client for windows
anton wrote: Jason Greenwood wrote: Why not use Mozilla for Windows? Makes later migration to Linux all the easier. Or maybe Mozilla Thunderbird, as they seem to be going to discontinue Mozilla proper at some stage in the future (in favour of the separate projects). Dad probably would prefer to have just one, and not have to migrate. That said I am not sure Thunderbird is wonderful on keeping backwards compatibility (of stored mail folders, etc) so... I may be wrong though... Anton I have either converted or convinced to convert about 30 or more windows users from outlook/OE/Eudora/Pegasus to Thunderbird.. They have all been blown away by just how good it is.. I love it myself, I am writing this on a nightly build of Thunderbird 0.4+ Smart spam filtering, full configuration for everything, and great privacy tools.. its a winner already.. rgds Franki -- Please sign our petition to encourage notebook manufacturers to offer video card upgrades just like desktops. http://www.petitiononline.com/inspiron/petition.html For free scripts, online webmaster tools, HTML, XHTML, Perl & PHP tutorials and stuff, visit: http://htmlfixit.com, Free web developer resources. Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] mail client for windows
Jason Greenwood wrote: Why not use Mozilla for Windows? Makes later migration to Linux all the easier. Or maybe Mozilla Thunderbird, as they seem to be going to discontinue Mozilla proper at some stage in the future (in favour of the separate projects). Dad probably would prefer to have just one, and not have to migrate. That said I am not sure Thunderbird is wonderful on keeping backwards compatibility (of stored mail folders, etc) so... I may be wrong though... Anton Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] mail client for windows
> What(free) mail client should i have my dad use in windows that > would be the easiest for him to switch to from outlook express? Thanks all! I think i will suggest he use mozilla. eric -- Mandrake HowTo's & More: http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] mail client for windows
Why not use Mozilla for Windows? Makes later migration to Linux all the easier. Cheers Jason Inhabitant of Zion wrote: Eudora? Pegasus (Although I can't remember if you get it for free) The Bat is good also but I am sure you have to pay for it. Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] mail client for windows
Eric Huff wrote: Hi Folks, I know this has been asked before, but i can't seem to find it in the archives (too many other hits): What(free) mail client should i have my dad use in windows that would be the easiest for him to switch to from outlook express? thanks, eric Try Mozilla - then, when you move him from Windows to Mandrake, he won't even notice ;-) Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
