- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: July 06, 2008
- Total Downloads: 14,885
- Downloads last week: 30
- See full specifications
A newer version of ThunderBrowse is available.
(Download doesn't provide access to previous versions of this program.)
- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 15 votes
See all user reviews
CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
ThunderBrowse is a Mozilla Thunderbird plug-in that gives you a feature you didn't know you were missing. Once you get it, though, it's all over--e-mailing without it is so much slower.
By integrating Web surfing directly into the e-mail client, ThunderBrowse cuts down on the time it takes to open a link from an e-mail in your Web browser. The plug-in adds a simple URL bar to the e-mail preview pane, with Forward, Back, Refresh, and Go buttons. Clicking on a link embedded in an e-mail now opens it up in the preview pane. Tabs are now supported, and ThunderBrowse can open a new window via a customizable hot key for speedy lightweight browsing on the fly.
It's got a reasonable number of customizable features, too. The option to open in your preferred browser is accessible either from the context menu or the middle mouse button. It automatically detects whether your default is Firefox or Internet Explorer, and you can set it to ask before opening the browser. You can also point it directly to an alternate browser, if you want, and a History-clearing button in the options menu.
ThunderBrowse is definitely for lightweight browsing. JavaScript and embedded video support can be added with the CS Lite plug-in for Thunderbird, but even without them ThunderBrowse is one of the best extensions around for Mozilla's open-source e-mail manager.
Publisher's description
From GS Networks :The ThunderBrowse Thunderbird extension adds a URL Bar to the Thunderbird interface, thus allowing you to be able to view Web sites without having to open browsers. ThunderBrowse is a unobtrusive because it doesn't require you to add any more buttons to your toolbar, as it adds to the message preview pane, without taking up much space. Version 3.2.1.8 is a bug fixing release.
What's new in this version:
Version 3.2.1.7 includes unspecified updates.
More popular E-mail Utilities downloads
- 3,938 downloads 1. POP Peeper
- 2,823 downloads 2. Xobni
- 2,053 downloads 3. Winmail Opener
- 1,028 downloads 4. ePrompter
- 380 downloads 5. Smileycons
- See all E-mail Utilities downloads
User reviews of ThunderBrowse 3.2.1.8
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 15 votes
- My rating: 0 stars Write review
-
Showing 5 of 9 user reviewsSee all 9 user reviews
This software version | All versions -
Version: ThunderBrowse 3.2.1.8
Pros: nice to have thunderbird as a browser also
Cons: more controls and better interface would help.
-
Version: ThunderBrowse 3.2.1.8
"It just makes life that little bit easier."
Pros: Does what it says: links in emails can be opened within Thunderbird rather than in a separate browser. Links open immediately in Thunderbird rather than there being a delay.
Cons: 1. Default when downloading it from Firefox is that the latter tries to install it as a Firefox add-on (doh!). There is a workaround: right-click and select "save link as". NB you'll need to manually add it to your Thunderbird extensions folder.
2. Some of the settings do not appear to work.
-
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: ThunderBrowse 3.2.1.8
"Want something better? Try SeaMonkey..."
Pros: I agree with much of the review. The extension is very novel for those who don't feel the need to switch between their browser of choice and Thunderbird - although I don't see why people would be thrilled about this in the long-term and continue to use it.
Cons: It's fun to tinker, but honestly, it's just reinventing the wheel. SeaMonkey mysteriously comes to mind, the prodigal software of Mozilla's loins, who has been thrown out of the loop. If you want an integrated solution - that is, after you have had your fun - I urge you to give SeaMonkey a try. Or, if you feel that your very adventurous, throw Opera on and have it go. Or go back to the Firefox/Thunderbird combo. And, I might be wrong, but I remember searching for extensions and coming across one which gives you the integrated feel that we all truly yearn for (or don't).
-
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: ThunderBrowse 3.2.1.8
Pros: Download with Internet Explorer not Firefox as FF reads ThunderBrowse as a FF install not a TBird. Installed without a hich for me (after trying FF). Great 3rd party addon, small, there when you need it. I will make a purchase at Amazon.com from the link as support. It's a Win-Win, so go-go it's one of the best.
-
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: ThunderBrowse 3.2.1.8
Pros: Install it in Thunderbird not in FF
download it for example on your desktop.
Then open Thunderbird extra - add ons - install and go to the location wher you put ThunderBrowse 3.2.1.7
Click on the download and on open.
thats all.
greetings from the Netherlands
- See all 9 user reviews Write review
Submit your review
Previous Versions:
