Mozilla Thunderbird 0.2 for Mac

CNET editors' review

Reviewed by: CNET Staff

Formerly known as the e-mail component of the Mozilla Web browser, Thunderbird now exists as a stand-alone, full-featured client. The recently stripped-down code feels leaner and more focused than the original Mozilla component. In terms of features, the program is comparable to or exceeds other products in this space, boasting good junk-mail filters, compatibility with RSS feeds, HTML support, and multiple identities. Thunderbird also handles both POP and IMAP accounts admirably. The program also boasts stellar security features such as S/MIME, digital signing, and message encryption. Visually ahead of the game, Thunderbird's interface is a joy to use, and the application now lacks the sluggishness that plagued pervious versions. We also like the layout options, which allow us to view our mail in various columned arrangements. Other little perks include message searching, saved-search folders, import tools, smart-address completion, labels, and return receipts. Mac users looking for an alternative to Apple's e-mail client will absolutely find Thunderbird a high-flying choice.

Publisher's description

From mozilla.org :

Mozilla's Thunderbird mail client is a redesign of the Mozilla mail component. Its goal is to produce a cross-platform standalone mail application using the XUL user interface language. It is modeled after the Mozilla Firebird rewrite of the Mozilla browser. The intended customer is someone who uses Mozilla Firebird (or another non mozilla.app browser) as their primary browser and wants a mail client based on Mozilla that "plays nice" with their browser. Currently, Mmozilla Mail is not a good option for these users because link clicks and attachments end up going to Mozilla browser windows instead of the preferred browser. In addition, by focusing solely on standalone mail, some dents can be made in the overall footprint and performance of the mail client by removing components and chrome that's not needed. On top of that, the UI becomes much cleaner as a standalone application, as opposed to being part of the Mozilla suite.

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