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Replacement for Outlook?

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Hello All,

I am trying to build a PC with as little microsoft software as possible to keep down the costs. I already have the excellent open office, which takes care of most things, but what i am looking for is an open source "Outlook" type software. Something that could store contact details and a calendar which could be edited to add birthdays, tasks etc would be great. I have had a look, but cannot seem to find anything. Can anyone recommend something?

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Opensource stuff

I'm currently using a browser called "Firefox."

On their web page is an e-mail client called "Thunderbird", which I've not used personally, but I've heard good things about....

http://www.mozilla.org/products/

Here's the web site, I'd also recommend Firefox if you've not already found a browser... On XP, there's no way to get rid of IE completely, but you can avoid it like the plague...
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I use PocoMail, primarily because it's immune to viruses that trigger using Outlook/IE's script language. It also has excellent anti-spam AI and controls. No calendar, though.
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Thunderbird is a great choice, bu it doees not have a calendar per default. I have however heard romours about that there is an extension which handles this. But as I don't use calendars I haven't looked into it...
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Thunderbird thunderbird thunderburd!
For a calender you can use sunbird!
For a browser you must use firefox (or else I will spew propaganda until you convert!)
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Vicsun, what's so good about the combination? I'm seeking info, not challenging you, however that may sound. :D
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no worries already use firefox and thunderbird :)

Thanks for the info

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