[Ql-Users] Email advice needed
I am currently replacing my 10 year old desktop and am using the situation to reassess the programs I use to go online. I would be grateful for any suggestions people could have about email programs. In particular I need a program with its own secure address book. My problem is that btinternet is Yahoo under an assumed name and Yahoo does have security issues. Both Yahoo and Microsoft seem to want you to put your address book on their servers and, for obvious security reasons, I want my address book to remain firmly on my own machine, Best Wishes, Geoff ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
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Hi Geoff, Open Source solution should be the right solution. I use and develop around owncloud (http://owncloud.org/) as always use more than one computer (Laptop, Desktop, SmartPhone). But this need you get your own server. For PC stand alone solution, you may dig using ThunderBird as it should be one of the latest independent mail manager. Cheers, Jimmy. -Message d'origine- De : ql-users-boun...@lists.q-v-d.com [mailto:ql-users-boun...@lists.q-v-d.com] De la part de Geoff Wicks Envoyé : mardi 16 juillet 2013 21:56 À : ql-users Objet : [Ql-Users] Email advice needed I am currently replacing my 10 year old desktop and am using the situation to reassess the programs I use to go online. I would be grateful for any suggestions people could have about email programs. In particular I need a program with its own secure address book. My problem is that btinternet is Yahoo under an assumed name and Yahoo does have security issues. Both Yahoo and Microsoft seem to want you to put your address book on their servers and, for obvious security reasons, I want my address book to remain firmly on my own machine, Best Wishes, Geoff ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
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Hi Geoff, Re: My problem is that btinternet is Yahoo under an assumed name and Yahoo does have security issues. Both Yahoo and Microsoft seem to want you to put your address book on their servers and, for obvious security reasons, I want my address book to remain firmly on my own machine, Like you, I would never choose either (or any similar web-based servers). I (attempt to) keep my address book etc 'safe' by using desk-top e-mail via an e-mail client program. For years, I have been very happy with it, and with my non-mainstream ISP (as are all my 'clients' where I have installed the same set-up). I dread helping those who have problems and/or are very busy with web-based accounts - and that dread is very hard-earned! Of course, e-mail direct should you like more detail. Greetings to all, John in Wales ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
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Hi Geoff, Thunderbird I'd probably what you need. The address book lives on your desktop PC and not "in the cloud". Pop3 and IMAPP can be set up depending on what your ISP has given you. There are versions for Linux, Windows and I think, Mac. I use Linux version, and have done - happily - for years. I have not tried any others as I am perfectly happy with Thunderbird. I have about 5 different accounts set up using it. HTH Cheers, Norm.. Sent from my HTC ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
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I also use Thunderbird and have been for about (checking oldest e-mail) ... Nov. 2007. Been working like a champ. Just remember to find out where the Thunderbird files are (mailbox, address book, etc) so you can back them up. I also use the add on that provides Calendar and task lists. It works the same for Windows, Mac and Linux. Another option is that some web browsers have an e-mail client built in. Before Thunderbird, I used Opera and it had an e-mail client. Tim Swenson ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
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Hi, So you need a standalone mail prog. Thunderbird is fine, especially if you want to mix Linux & Windows. For a windows only version, you could check out Pegasus. You don't specify what a "secure" address book is. Do you mean it is only kept on your machine, or do you mean it is only kept on your machine AND encrypted? Wolfgang ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
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On 16 Jul 2013 at 23:16, nor...@dunbar-it.co.uk wrote: > Hi Geoff, > > Thunderbird I'd probably what you need. The address book lives on your > desktop PC and not "in the cloud". Pop3 and IMAPP can be set up > depending on what your ISP has given you. > Hellop all, I am surprised that no one has mentioned Pegsusus Mail. It is not commercial (free), constantly under development, and the address book lives on your own computer. I use it since 1998 an never has any truble with it. Greetings, Sjef van de Molengraaf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
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On 17/07/2013 06:19, Wolfgang Lenerz wrote: Hi, So you need a standalone mail prog. Thunderbird is fine, especially if you want to mix Linux & Windows. For a windows only version, you could check out Pegasus. Thanks to everyone who replied. The consensus was Thunderbird, so Thunderbird it is. Pleased to see it is a Mozilla product. Successfully downloaded and imported my accounts and address book without problems. You don't specify what a "secure" address book is. Do you mean it is only kept on your machine, or do you mean it is only kept on your machine AND encrypted? Sorry for the lack of clarity. I meant only kept on the machine. This is the first Thunderbird email! Best Wishes, Geoff ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
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I've just read (as I was about to re-install Thunderbird on this new PC) that it is no longer to be supported by Mozilla. Maybe wrong of course, anyway it prompted me to look at Opera and it's stand alone mail program, so far it seems slick - but another start screen All the best - Bill On Wed, 17 Jul 2013 19:54:07 +0100, Geoff Wicks wrote: On 17/07/2013 06:19, Wolfgang Lenerz wrote: Hi, So you need a standalone mail prog. Thunderbird is fine, especially if you want to mix Linux & Windows. For a windows only version, you could check out Pegasus. Thanks to everyone who replied. The consensus was Thunderbird, so Thunderbird it is. Pleased to see it is a Mozilla product. Successfully downloaded and imported my accounts and address book without problems. You don't specify what a "secure" address book is. Do you mean it is only kept on your machine, or do you mean it is only kept on your machine AND encrypted? Sorry for the lack of clarity. I meant only kept on the machine. This is the first Thunderbird email! Best Wishes, Geoff ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm -- Using Opera's mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm