Anybody use Mozilla Thunderbird?

rizzle · 09-21-2009, 01:50 PM

I recently got a new laptop at home and I need an email client. I've found that I don't use the whole suite Microsoft Office enough at home to justify the cost of 2007, unless someone wants to sell me a copy for cheap.

And neither Vista or Windows 7 comes with a bundled in email client, so I'm going for the free stuff. My two choices are Windows Live Mail or Thunderbird. I'm leaning towards the Thunderbird and wanted to see if anyone had any experience with it. And keep in mind that I check my home email about once a week. I'm no tech geek, fer sure.

'Preciate it.

D_A · 09-21-2009, 02:35 PM

I use Thunderbird on Windows 7. It works and was easy to set up. I don't really have any complaints about it. For just checking your mail once a week, either of those options would probably suit you.

Commander Quan · 09-21-2009, 02:45 PM

I've been using it for about 3 years. It's easy to set up and works.

BORIStheBLADE · 09-21-2009, 03:23 PM

I use it and like it too.

Don Fernando · 09-21-2009, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commander Quan

I've been using it for about 3 years. It's easy to set up and works.

wouldn't go back to outlook (express) if my life depended on it.

Azpostal · 09-21-2009, 03:34 PM

I've been using Thunderbird for so long I can't remember. I like it on Windows ans Mac.

Rabidsquirrel · 09-21-2009, 03:54 PM

When I actually used an email client, Thunderbird or Outlook Express.

rizzle · 09-21-2009, 04:00 PM

Thanks guys. I think I'll give it a shot tonight.

09-21-2009, 04:28 PM

Mozilla has a variation called Seamonkey that I use. I also use Opera, which I think is the best.

dunng · 09-21-2009, 04:31 PM

Web only for me...

WyoBob · 09-21-2009, 06:22 PM

I've used it for a few years and like it. I access my two "Gmail" accounts and one ISP e-mail account with it and it works great!

09-21-2009, 07:19 PM

I use it and I pretty much like it.

I did have a problem where something crashed (can't remember the circumstances) and it appeared to have 'lost' all my e-mail. I was able to recover, but it was a pain. In the course of researching it, I found that the problem was a file, prefs.js, that was corrupted and a common issue.

Since then I made a backup copy of the file. The corruption happened one more time and all I had to do was copy the backup over to the original, restart TB, and I was back running.

Here's a link that describes the problem:

http://kb.mozillazine.org/Recovering...ly_disappeared

So if you do use TB, I recommend backing this file up as soon as you get all your profiles set up the way you'd like.

Tenor CS · 09-21-2009, 07:21 PM

Been using it for 2 years+ on both Windows and Linux.

09-21-2009, 01:50 PM	#1
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Anybody use Mozilla Thunderbird? I recently got a new laptop at home and I need an email client. I've found that I don't use the whole suite Microsoft Office enough at home to justify the cost of 2007, unless someone wants to sell me a copy for cheap. And neither Vista or Windows 7 comes with a bundled in email client, so I'm going for the free stuff. My two choices are Windows Live Mail or Thunderbird. I'm leaning towards the Thunderbird and wanted to see if anyone had any experience with it. And keep in mind that I check my home email about once a week. I'm no tech geek, fer sure. 'Preciate it.

09-21-2009, 02:35 PM	#2
D_A Dave's not here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: NC Posts: 272 Trading: (7)	Re: Anybody use Mozilla Thunderbird? I use Thunderbird on Windows 7. It works and was easy to set up. I don't really have any complaints about it. For just checking your mail once a week, either of those options would probably suit you.

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Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: Anybody use Mozilla Thunderbird? I've been using it for about 3 years. It's easy to set up and works.

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BORIStheBLADE _ Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 643 Trading: (4)	Re: Anybody use Mozilla Thunderbird? I use it and like it too. __________________ I.B.E.W LOCAL # 617

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Azpostal Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Don Location: Arizona Posts: 511 Trading: (9)	Re: Anybody use Mozilla Thunderbird? I've been using Thunderbird for so long I can't remember. I like it on Windows ans Mac.

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Rabidsquirrel Moderately Confused Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania, US Posts: 576 Trading: (5)	Re: Anybody use Mozilla Thunderbird? When I actually used an email client, Thunderbird or Outlook Express.

09-21-2009, 04:00 PM	#8
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Anybody use Mozilla Thunderbird? Thanks guys. I think I'll give it a shot tonight.

09-21-2009, 04:28 PM	#9
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anybody use Mozilla Thunderbird? Mozilla has a variation called Seamonkey that I use. I also use Opera, which I think is the best.

09-21-2009, 04:31 PM	#10
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Anybody use Mozilla Thunderbird? Web only for me... __________________ MassHole Banter

09-21-2009, 06:22 PM	#11
WyoBob Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Buffalo, WY Posts: 155 Trading: (1)	Re: Anybody use Mozilla Thunderbird? I've used it for a few years and like it. I access my two "Gmail" accounts and one ISP e-mail account with it and it works great!

09-21-2009, 07:19 PM	#12
zonedar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anybody use Mozilla Thunderbird? I use it and I pretty much like it. I did have a problem where something crashed (can't remember the circumstances) and it appeared to have 'lost' all my e-mail. I was able to recover, but it was a pain. In the course of researching it, I found that the problem was a file, prefs.js, that was corrupted and a common issue. Since then I made a backup copy of the file. The corruption happened one more time and all I had to do was copy the backup over to the original, restart TB, and I was back running. Here's a link that describes the problem: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Recovering...ly_disappeared So if you do use TB, I recommend backing this file up as soon as you get all your profiles set up the way you'd like.

09-21-2009, 07:21 PM	#13
Tenor CS Feeling Better! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Christian Location: Davenport, FL (near Orlando) Posts: 717 Trading: (2)	Re: Anybody use Mozilla Thunderbird? Been using it for 2 years+ on both Windows and Linux. __________________ When the world itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?