Spec me a new mail client.

slipd · 13 Apr 2008 at 23:24

Hi guys,

I'm in the process of moving over from XP to Vista and I'd like to line up a new mail client for the transition because I’m not a big fan of Windows Mail…

For years I've used Outlook Express but with Vista I think I need a change?

Basically I'd like it to be free and compatible with my existing OE emails and address book?

Suggestions please

Cheers,

SW.

MrMacca · 14 Apr 2008 at 01:14

I'm sure THunderbird has the capabilities of importing from other software. I've used it for years now after being an Outlook fan.

There are many addons for it also that give it new features.

It is also free.

Found a guide how to do it in Thunderbird - http://email.about.com/od/mozillathunderbirdtips/qt/et122305.htm

Get Thunderbird from here - http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/thunderbird/

Daegan · 14 Apr 2008 at 01:18

Another vote for Thunderbird.

Rainmaker · 14 Apr 2008 at 01:32

Daegan said:
Another vote for Thunderbird.

AbsenceJam · 14 Apr 2008 at 01:44

Personally I've switched to using Gmail or Google Apps (own domain) though. I find it much easier and I've all I need.

If you want ana ctual client then step up to Outlook, nevwr much liked Thunderbird.

yantorsen · 14 Apr 2008 at 01:54

Daegan said:
Another vote for Thunderbird.

Munky1080 · 14 Apr 2008 at 06:37

Another vote for Thunderbird!

tonyzero · 14 Apr 2008 at 07:15

Munky1080 said:
Another vote for Thunderbird!

and one here

Macro · 14 Apr 2008 at 09:29

Might be worth having a look at Windows Live Mail ( http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview ) if you haven't already. It's much better than the included (and confusingly similarly named) Windows Mail.

Having said that, if you just don't like the WM format it may not be right for you as it is broadly similar in look and feel to the bundled version. It is a huge improvement in terms of capability and features though and handles my hotmail, gmail and newsgroup accounts well enough for me.

MarcLister · 14 Apr 2008 at 09:31

If you want an app then Thunderbird or Outlook would be the way to go.

swinnie · 14 Apr 2008 at 10:30

MarcLister said:
If you want an app then Thunderbird or Outlook would be the way to go.

If you just want email: Thunderbird

If you want email and calender etc go Outlook.

Edit: Are we talking Outlook Express or Microsoft Outlook?

MarcLister · 14 Apr 2008 at 10:31

swinnie said:
If you just want email: Thunderbird

If you want email and calender etc go Outlook.

Thought I'd better cover all the bases.

Have you tried the Sunbird project is it? The calendar add-on for Thunderbird.

Lysander · 14 Apr 2008 at 10:32

sam.wheale said:
Hi guys,

I'm in the process of moving over from XP to Vista and I'd like to line up a new mail client for the transition because I’m not a big of Windows Mail…

For years I've used Outlook Express but with Vista I think I need a change?

Basically I'd like it to be free and compatible with my existing OE emails and address book?

Suggestions please

Cheers,

SW.

Personally I don't know why you wouldn't like Windows Mail. Have you actually used it yet? It's better than Outlook Express whilst retaining the simplicity. But then if you want to jump on the Mozilla bandwagon...

slipd · 14 Apr 2008 at 11:34

Thanks for the replies people!

I'm going to give Thunderbird a go and then maybe Outlook (2003) - see which one suits me most

Lysander: The reason I'm not in favour of Windows Mail is because of: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17850752&highlight=username_sam.wheale
I know it's only a small thing, but I really like to see contacts in front of me

Cheers,

SW.

tolien · 14 Apr 2008 at 11:46

MarcLister said:
Have you tried the Sunbird project is it? The calendar add-on for Thunderbird.

Sunbird's the separate calendar app. The calendar extension is Lightning.

daz · 14 Apr 2008 at 11:46

Thunderbird is still very flaky for me when opening and searching large IMAP accounts.

RobH · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:30

I use Windows Live Mail and it is much better than Windows Mail, it' the mail client that was meant to ship with Vista but wasn't ready.

slipd · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:47

Right guys, having a bit of trouble importing my address book into Thunderbird and Outlook... My contacts have been copied straight from my Windows XP address book - I'm testing things out on my Vista laptop

Cheers,

SW.

GhostlyPea · 14 Apr 2008 at 13:49

Daegan said:
Another vote for Thunderbird.

- Pea0n

MarcLister · 14 Apr 2008 at 15:17

tolien said:
Sunbird's the separate calendar app. The calendar extension is Lightning.

Meh. I had a 50% chance of being right.

Spec me a new mail client.

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