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Instead of Outlook Express

February 20, 2004

I have started using Thunderbird as my email program, instead of Microsoft Outlook Express (mostly because of security concerns). I can recommend TB to anyone looking for an alternative email program. It is easy to use and extremely customizable, particularly through open extensions and themes. mjh

Thunderbird Mail Project Page

Mozilla Thunderbird is a redesign of the Mozilla mail component. Our goal is to produce a cross platform stand alone mail application using the XUL user interface language.

Nidelven IT - Introduction to Thunderbird, part 1 (installation and configuration)

Microsoft Outlook Express has for a number of years been the leading application for sending and receiving e-mails. This is not only due to a good functionality, but also due to the monopolization from Microsoft, and the lack of competitive programs.

Thunderbird is one of those programs which can compete with MS Outlook Express, not only because it has similar functionality, but it's also user friendly, and it's freeware. ...

Why Thunderbird?
* It's user friendly, easy to install, easy to use.
* It's freeware, meaning, you can download it from the web, no charge.
* Cross platform, you can use it with Windows as well as the GNU/Linux operating system.