Dear Batologist,
DS> Saturday, June 12, 2004, 10:32:35 AM, you wrote: Tony>>I'm a long time Forte Agent user that's looking for a client Tony>>that didn't stop development 5 years ago... AM>> I used Forte' Agent prior to using TB! myself. I think it's the same breed of people. They like standards, low resources, stable, tweakablity. DS> I still use Agent for usenet. I've always used programs that DS> specialize in a certain field. I try to use as few programs as possible to get the job done. Unfortunately that often means a specialized program for each job DS> I couldn't imagine using a mail program to use as a mail reader. I can't imagine why there are no combined news/mail programs that are equally good at both tasks. After all there is very little difference between e-mail and posting. The protocol and server are different and that's about it. Most other things are useable in both worlds. Filters, macros, signatures, spam blockers, virus blockers, general program layout, spell-checker, text editor, threading, etc The news plug-in for TB! is the 'proof' for that statement. This tiny program just converts e-mail into a post. Ok, some things are missing but I miss them equally much in the e-mail part or TB! It even could increase TB! user base. There are many e-mail programs to choose from. But very few news readers. And a major part of them are very focused on binaries; meaning almost no 'normal' functionality. DS> I think if you DS> give TB! a chance you'll be really happy with it. I'm beginning to really like it. And I think you know what that means from the mouth of a Agent-type-of-person... :P -- Best regards, Tony I do not know with what weapons World War 3 will be fought, but World War 4 will be fought with sticks and stones. ________________________________________________ Current version is 2.11.02 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
