Thunderbird was previously found only as the e-mail component of the Mozilla Firefox web browser, but is now a standalone, full-featured email program. This email program is comparable to or exceeds its competitors, with good junk-mail filters, compatibility with RSS feeds, HTML support, and multiple identities. Thunderbird handles both POP and IMAP accounts admirably. Visually ahead of the game, Thunderbird’s interface is a joy to use. The layout options allow mail to be viewed in various columned arrangements. Other features include message searching, saved-search folders, import tools, smart-address completion, labels, and return receipts. Home users looking for an alternative to Outlook Express will find Thunderbird to be a first-rate choice.
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