Mozilla Thunderbird 11.0b3 / 10.0.2 Final (Free)

Microsoft offers an email client in every single version of Windows, but most users need more advanced functions, so searching for an alternative solution is one of the first things to do after installing a fresh copy of the operating system.

Mozilla is already a very popular name in the software market, mostly thanks to the Firefox browser, so its own email client is bound to attract users as well. Thunderbird is a powerful application that borrows some features from Firefox, coming with add-ons and theme support, plus several other innovative features.
Just like expected from an email client, Mozilla Thunderbird can be installed in a matter of seconds, but the hard part begins when creating an account. Novices are advised to use the wizard and complete each fields with the correct information, provided the email settings are known.As mentioned before, Mozilla Thunderbird can be heavily customized through plug-ins and themes, so having a look at Mozilla’s add-ons center is a must. It should be emphasized that, while Mozilla Thunderbird is friendly with computer resources, it might slow down if users install a large variety of add-ons and themes.

The standard interface is very clean and pleasant while enabling users to manage emails fast and efficiently by assigning tags or priority levels. The appearance of the main window can be customized by adjusting the layout, the columns and the panels to suits one's necessities.

When dealing with a message, users can reply or forward it, but they can also archive or edit it as new; filters can be created to ensure that no spam messages are received.

The Settings window is the place where experts and software enthusiasts can show their skills. They can configure the connection security, the signature location, the return receipts or the digital signing certificates.

All in all, Thunderbird proves to be a stable and feature-packed email client that should definitely be given a chance, especially since it is freeware.

Mozilla Thunderbird description

Here are some key features of "Mozilla Thunderbird":

Full-Featured Email:

Simple to use, powerful, and customizable, Thunderbird is a full-featured email application. Thunderbird supports IMAP and POP mail protocols, as well as HTML mail formatting. Easily import your existing email accounts and messages. Built-in RSS capabilities, powerful quick search, spell check as you type, global inbox, deleting attachments and advanced message filtering round out Thunderbird's modern feature set.

Junk Mail Filters:

Each email you receive passes through Thunderbird's leading-edge junk mail filters. Each time you mark messages as spam, Thunderbird improves its filtering so you can spend more time reading the mail that matters. Thunderbird will also use your mail provider's spam filters to keep junk mail out of your inbox.

Anti-Phishing Protection:

Thunderbird protects you from increasingly common email scams "also known as “phishing” which try to fool you into handing over your passwords and other personal information. Thunderbird will tell you when it thinks a message might be a scam.

Advanced Security:

Thunderbird provides enterprise and government grade security features including S/MIME, digital signing, message encryption, support for certificates and security devices. Attachments are never run without your express permission, protecting you from many worms and viruses.

Automatic Updates:

The new Software Update feature makes it easy to get the latest security and feature updates to Thunderbird. Thunderbird automatically downloads these small updates in the background and prompts you when they are ready to be installed.

Customize Thunderbird:

Select new button controls for your toolbars, install extensions to add new features, or change the look of your browser with themes the way Thunderbird looks and works is under your control.

Requirements:Pentium 233 MHz (Recommended: 

Pentium 500MHz or greater)Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP: 786 MB RAM (Recommended: 1GB RAM or greater)Windows 2000: 

256 MB RAM (Recommended: 512 MB RAM or greater) 

52 MB hard drive space

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