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Replacement for Outlook?

Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 5:24 am
by Recoba
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?

Thanks,

Recoba

Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2004 12:58 am
by stramoski
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...

Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2004 8:14 pm
by fable
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.

Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 1:24 am
by garazdawi
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...

Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 12:04 pm
by Vicsun
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!)

Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 1:20 pm
by fable
Vicsun, what's so good about the combination? I'm seeking info, not challenging you, however that may sound. :D

Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2004 3:46 pm
by Recoba
no worries already use firefox and thunderbird :)

Thanks for the info

Recoba