On 2/25/2005 Dave Gorman wrote: DG> unusability of any of these. Outhouse and Outhouse Express especially DG> are in a class of their own when it comes to bloat and security flaws. True, the outs are in a class by themselves. However, Thunderbird emulates more of the "look & feel" of the outs than I care for. Also, its editor is primitive compared to MicroEd.
DG> I do like TBird's *optional* downloading of HTML images and proper DG> display of HTML formatted emails. Some of the newsletters and so forth DG> that I receive by email are actually readable without having to open DG> them in the browser! And since it is *optional*, I am not by default DG> opening myself to the security risks of downloading any and all images. I work almost exclusively with neophyte users all over the world. Having this option is one way for the ignorant to become vulnerable. Most of my subscriptions have a text only option which I use exclusively. When your internet access is paid for by the minute the typically 1/5 size of a text message pays dividends. DG> However, when it comes to TB, usable IMAP is far more important to me DG> than anything to do with HTML. If we want to talk about unusable IMAP, DG> TB truly is without peers among MUA's that claim to support IMAP! I understand. However, virtually all the people I support do not have IMAP as an option, nor is it desirable in most instances. -- Take Care, Paul The Bat! v.3.0.2.10 on Win2k SP4 ________________________________________________________ Current beta is 3.0.9.1 Deep Alpha | 'Using TBBETA' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html IMPORTANT: To register as a Beta tester, use this link first - http://www.ritlabs.com/en/partners/testers/
