Alternative to outlook?

[colinuk]

My mum uses her laptop for just internet and emails. I dont want to spend £90+ for a outlook 2007 license just for emails.

What do you guys use? any good alternatives out there to outlook?

Ta.

Colin

 

[Shadows1990]

I tried using Outlook 2007 (and the 2010 Beta), but I felt it was a bit 'too much' for just sending and receiving the occasional E-Mail.

I would recommend Windows Live Mail, found with the Windows Live package:
Link

If you just want the Mail application, make sure that's the only one selected when installing.

 

[Mr.Fantastic]

Here is a thread from a couple of days ago about the same topic.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18054970

 

[sturmtruppe]

Live mail, its great, has quite a few features - definatly the best all rounder.

 

[spikey57]

You could just download Mozilla Thunderbird. Pretty much outlook, but free.

 

[whitecrook]

The bat is great, but I think you need to buy it. Thunderbird should fit the bill. opera has an in builtemail client that works well. check eudora out as well.

 

[Ben643]

Another vote for Windows Live Mail. Fine for a free product and should do everything you need.