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Despite perceptions to the contrary, the desktop-based e-mail client is not dead. Mozilla Thunderbird 3.0 is a serious reaction to the prevalence of Web mail, so whether you're looking for a strong desktop client, an Outlook replacement, or a powerful tool for managing archives and Web mail offline, Thunderbird can scale to your needs.
Outlook users will notice the speed and responsiveness of the program, which loads quickly, even when weighed down by multiple folders and RSS feeds, and the basic feature set remains intact: good junk mail filters, HTML support, multiple identities, and robust Web mail, POP, IMAP, and Microsoft Exchange server support. Security features include S/MIME, digital signing, message encryption, and a built-in phishing detector. Add-ons, based on the same code as Firefox's add-on network, can enhance your security even further.
Joining such useful features as the back and forward e-mail browsing buttons and customizable tags in version 3.0 are a set of must-have features. The powerful search tool integrates results with desktop searches on Windows Vista and Windows 7, while tabs reinforce the connections between Web browsing and e-mail reading. In fact, the new search tool is so powerful that if you have a massive number of e-mails, you may want to set it to index them overnight lest it drain system resources from other programs. Gmail support especially has been revamped, so you now get an All Mail folder in Thunderbird, among other improvements. Mozilla's new Personas skins work in Thunderbird, while the Lightning add-on supplies the missing Microsoft Exchange-compatible calendar feature.
Flexible, powerful, and lightweight, Thunderbird 3 is an appropriate companion to Firefox in every way.
New search and tabs take flight in Thunderbird 3:Publisher's Description
From Mozilla:
Thunderbird makes e-mailing safer, faster, and easier with such features as intelligent spam filters, a built-in RSS reader, and quick search. Thunderbird was designed to prevent viruses and to stop junk mail. Thunderbird 3 includes tabbed e-mail, new search tools and indexing, "smart" folders, support for Firefox's Personas, a simplified setup wizard, and robust junk protections that include phishing and spam filters.
What's new in this version: Version 3.1.5 includes several fixes to improve performance, stability and security.
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"It doesn't deserve any stars"
Version: Mozilla Thunderbird 3.1.5
Pros
I have no pros for 3.1.5. I repeat - I hate it.
Cons
I don't like any of the changes and a few days after the upgrade it crashes everytime I open it and I haven't been able to get back to 3.1.4 because all downloads lead to 3.1.5. I hate it.
Summary
Don't like the way e-mail goes to the trash as if it had been read. I like to trash multiple messages at once and don't like the way they appear in a message window. I don't like the way it crashes and I don't like not being able to go back to 3.1.4.
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"simple to use but"
Version: Mozilla Thunderbird 3.1.5
Pros
it's not from Microsoft
Cons
Junk should be thrown out when it has been identified once. . .not every time it comes in
Summary
I prefer this to any other but it is limited. . .does this version have the calendar etc. . I can't tell. . .
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"Not my cup of joy anymore"
Version: Mozilla Thunderbird 3.1.5
Pros
I use to like the simplicity of its program when it started
Cons
A real nightmare to work with, I cannot understand those who call themselves programmer have come with such a program, it does eliminate immediately the mail you just received
Summary
A simple program is always beautiful. remember, there are people who are not professional in programming and will not consider you as genius.
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"The best of all I have tried"
Version: Mozilla Thunderbird 3.1.5
Pros
Ease of use. All the facilities I need. I particularly like the Lightning extension. (Calendar and task list)
Cons
I still want the ability to bounce and block unwanted e-mails
Summary
I have tried many e-mail programs. Besides Thunderbird I still use Incredimail (bounce feature) I also use MS Hotmail and G mail.Both forward any mail to my Thunderbird.
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