Any good email software

[Lockridge]

Hello all,

I typically use Outlook Express for my email for POP3 emails and Hotmail accounts.

Microsoft has just sent out a mail stating that Outlook Express will soon be no longer compatible with Hotmail.

Can anyone recommend a good (preferably free) email program that stores email locally on my computer? I'm not a fan of web-based email and I'd like to read or compose email even when not connected to the internet.

Microsoft recommends Windows Live which is free. I've thought about getting Outlook.

Any recommendations? (Other than switching to a Mac)

Thanks,
Lockridge

 

[GoodKingJayIII]

I use Thunderbird, which I like.

 

[HeavenShallBurn]

Second Vote for Thunderbird. I've used it since it was a Beta and have no real complaints. Does much better than OE.

 

[fba827]

Third vote for Thunderbird
When it comes to local email clients, that's really the only one I personally like.

 

[ssampier]

I like Thunderbird. I do not like the way it manages passwords, though.

 

[MythosaAkira]

Another recommendation for Thunderbird. I don't use it anymore since I just use GMail, but I used Thunderbird for quite some time.

(I've never been a fan of web-based email either but GMail won me over).

 

[Aus_Snow]

Yep, Thunderbird is great. As is Firefox, but never mind that.

 

[Thanee]

Yep, THUNDERBIRD!

Outlook Express is eeevil.

BTW, Hotmail is evil, too. Better get a new e-mail address eventually.

Bye
Thanee

 

[azhrei_fje]

BTW, Hotmail is evil, too. Better get a new e-mail address eventually.

+1.

If you don't believe this statement, go back and reads the Terms of Use agreement. If you're a reasonable adult, you'll be shocked by what's contained in there.

 

[Mustrum_Ridcully]

Thunderbird is my choice, too.