Which email client do you use?

Valerie · 6 Jan 2002, 01:54 AM

Any current favourites?
How do u make Outlook the default client

**CyberSmurf** · 6 Jan 2002, 04:19 AM

I use Eudora mainly.

Outlook Express has more bells and whistles that Eudora, it is generally easier to use, and is more suited to multiple users on the same computer.

Some of the things that I like about Eudora, that I believe Outlook Express does not have, ...
* more filter capabilities (although the "message rules" in OE are easier to manage)
* it is much easier to determine and manage whether a specific message is left on the server or deleted

Plus, there are some viruses which target Express & Outlook Express specifically.

If you want to use GIFs, background images, or sounds in your e-mail then Eudora is not the client for you. Eudora will receive these e-mails okay, but you cannot use them in outgoing mail.

Also Express & Outlook Express are the only e-mail clients that I know that support the http server used by HotMail.

You can download a sponsored (free with a ad window) copy of Eudora.
http://www.eudora.com

**CyberSmurf** · 6 Jan 2002, 04:26 AM

The default e-mail client is configured under the settings in your browser.
eg "Internet Options" -> "Programs"

Trip · 6 Jan 2002, 07:00 AM

One word: PocoMail.

Period. I have tried Outhouse Excess

, Eudora (decent), and various others that Tucows.com said were suppose to be good. In the end, I decided that TheBat! and PocoMail are the two best.

When the TheBat! v. 2.0 is released it will rule, but for now, get PocoMail or TheBat!. They make Outlook look like a piece of junk, plus they are NOT prone to the viruses that circulate so frequently thoughout Microsoft products.

Just try it, you won't be dissapointed.

Trip

Jeremy Howard · 6 Jan 2002, 07:54 AM

Trip's advice is good if you need POP only, not IMAP. If you need POP only, JBMail is another good program to try.

If you want IMAP, try Mulberry (not free), Mozilla/Netscape 6.2, Outlook Express 6.0 (with security set to 'restricted sites), and Pine (text only).

Valerie · 6 Jan 2002, 11:23 AM

Thanks Trip, i have not heard of Pocomail but i will try it since u recommend. It's not free rite, like theBat?

i think i prefer a free one as i don't need one with all the works.

Is Incredimail an email client? Or does it solely allows u to personalise your email messages. It looks kinda cute, quite interesting to send such an email to a girlfriend.

basilmaven · 6 Jan 2002, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jeremy Howard
Trip's advice is good if you need POP only, not IMAP. If you need POP only, JBMail is another good program to try.

If you want IMAP, try Mulberry (not free), Mozilla/Netscape 6.2, Outlook Express 6.0 (with security set to 'restricted sites), and Pine (text only).

Will FM support synchronizing of address books other than OE?

**Shelded** · 6 Jan 2002, 04:37 PM

This post appears to have missed the proper forum.

Quote:

Originally posted by basilmaven

Will FM support synchronizing of address books other than OE?

Certainly you have reviewed this list? There are some workarounds if your client isn't listed such as having the two systems use a third-but-common format to bridge between them.

Jeremy Howard · 6 Jan 2002, 05:40 PM

Yes, we are off-topic now, but so be it. Any followups, please go to FastMail.FM's forum.

I think Basilmaven is referring to the planned syncing of addresses, not just uploading. The address sync feature already has a working Outlook Express backend in prototype form. The sync engine is just like IMAP, copying across the latest additions, deletions, and modifications. Anything modified on both ends since the last sync is either copied from the client, or from the server, or duplicated on both ends, based on a user preference.

The system is designed to allow other backends to be quickly and easily created. For instance I created one for text files in around one hour. The main slowness is getting a documented API or file format for the address book in question (for OE, I had to create a C++ DLL based on MS's extremely dodgey API documentation).

zaaz777 · 6 Jan 2002, 05:49 PM

I have tried all.The message editor in The Bat is horrible,Incredimail is not stable,Outlook is prone to virus attacks,
Eudora is too cluttered.The best is POCOMAIL!!!.I am using it for sometime and it is very good.Their support is excellent.Try Pocomail you will be very happy

Jeremy Howard · 6 Jan 2002, 06:31 PM

Outlook Express should be secure if you set Tools->Options->Security to 'Restricted sites'.

Have you tried Mozilla? It's mail client is very nice, IMHO.

Liz · 7 Jan 2002, 03:02 AM

Netscape Messenger - I'm not into bells and whistles much.

- Liz

Jeremy Howard · 7 Jan 2002, 07:23 AM

Netscape Messenger == Mozilla Mail.

Liz · 7 Jan 2002, 09:41 AM

Not Netscape 4.78's Messenger.

- Liz

**Shelded** · 7 Jan 2002, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Liz
Not Netscape 4.78's Messenger.

- Liz

Please explain that for me just a bit, I use IE and OE, haven't been Mozilla for years.

What ar you on to?

6 Jan 2002, 01:54 AM	#1
Valerie Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 32	Which email client do you use? Any current favourites? How do u make Outlook the default client

6 Jan 2002, 04:19 AM	#2
CyberSmurf Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: British Columbia Posts: 4,013	Eudora I use Eudora mainly. Outlook Express has more bells and whistles that Eudora, it is generally easier to use, and is more suited to multiple users on the same computer. Some of the things that I like about Eudora, that I believe Outlook Express does not have, ... * more filter capabilities (although the "message rules" in OE are easier to manage) * it is much easier to determine and manage whether a specific message is left on the server or deleted Plus, there are some viruses which target Express & Outlook Express specifically. If you want to use GIFs, background images, or sounds in your e-mail then Eudora is not the client for you. Eudora will receive these e-mails okay, but you cannot use them in outgoing mail. Also Express & Outlook Express are the only e-mail clients that I know that support the http server used by HotMail. You can download a sponsored (free with a ad window) copy of Eudora. http://www.eudora.com

6 Jan 2002, 04:26 AM	#3
CyberSmurf Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: British Columbia Posts: 4,013	default e-mail client The default e-mail client is configured under the settings in your browser. eg "Internet Options" -> "Programs"

6 Jan 2002, 07:00 AM	#4
Trip Master of the @ Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: USA Posts: 1,347 Representative of: Runbox.com	Easy. One word: PocoMail. Period. I have tried Outhouse Excess , Eudora (decent), and various others that Tucows.com said were suppose to be good. In the end, I decided that TheBat! and PocoMail are the two best. When the TheBat! v. 2.0 is released it will rule, but for now, get PocoMail or TheBat!. They make Outlook look like a piece of junk, plus they are NOT prone to the viruses that circulate so frequently thoughout Microsoft products. Just try it, you won't be dissapointed. Trip

6 Jan 2002, 05:49 PM	#10
zaaz777 Essential Contributor Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 333	Which email client do you use? I have tried all.The message editor in The Bat is horrible,Incredimail is not stable,Outlook is prone to virus attacks, Eudora is too cluttered.The best is POCOMAIL!!!.I am using it for sometime and it is very good.Their support is excellent.Try Pocomail you will be very happy

6 Jan 2002, 07:54 AM	#5
Jeremy Howard Ultimate Contributor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 11,501	Trip's advice is good if you need POP only, not IMAP. If you need POP only, JBMail is another good program to try. If you want IMAP, try Mulberry (not free), Mozilla/Netscape 6.2, Outlook Express 6.0 (with security set to 'restricted sites), and Pine (text only).

6 Jan 2002, 11:23 AM	#6
Valerie Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 32	Thanks Trip, i have not heard of Pocomail but i will try it since u recommend. It's not free rite, like theBat? i think i prefer a free one as i don't need one with all the works. Is Incredimail an email client? Or does it solely allows u to personalise your email messages. It looks kinda cute, quite interesting to send such an email to a girlfriend.

6 Jan 2002, 05:40 PM	#9
Jeremy Howard Ultimate Contributor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 11,501	Yes, we are off-topic now, but so be it. Any followups, please go to FastMail.FM's forum. I think Basilmaven is referring to the planned syncing of addresses, not just uploading. The address sync feature already has a working Outlook Express backend in prototype form. The sync engine is just like IMAP, copying across the latest additions, deletions, and modifications. Anything modified on both ends since the last sync is either copied from the client, or from the server, or duplicated on both ends, based on a user preference. The system is designed to allow other backends to be quickly and easily created. For instance I created one for text files in around one hour. The main slowness is getting a documented API or file format for the address book in question (for OE, I had to create a C++ DLL based on MS's extremely dodgey API documentation).

6 Jan 2002, 06:31 PM	#11
Jeremy Howard Ultimate Contributor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 11,501	Outlook Express should be secure if you set Tools->Options->Security to 'Restricted sites'. Have you tried Mozilla? It's mail client is very nice, IMHO.

7 Jan 2002, 03:02 AM	#12
Liz The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 4,652 Representative of: Runbox.com	Netscape Messenger - I'm not into bells and whistles much. - Liz

7 Jan 2002, 07:23 AM	#13
Jeremy Howard Ultimate Contributor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 11,501	Netscape Messenger == Mozilla Mail.

7 Jan 2002, 09:41 AM	#14
Liz The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 4,652 Representative of: Runbox.com	Not Netscape 4.78's Messenger. - Liz