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Thunderbird 2 review

7.3

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:Free

Verdict

Mozilla's Thunderbird 2 is a fine, free, extensible email client and a solid alternative to the pricey Microsoft Outlook 2007 or the free Windows Live Mail... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Unobtrusive installation
  • Speedy searches
  • Built-in RSS feeds
  • Well-considered security
  • Hundreds of add-ons
  • Compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux, as well as with Gmail and .Mac accounts

Cons

  • Initial setup procedure could be explained better
  • Fewer built-in features than in paid-for clients such as Microsoft Outlook

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