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1/6/2010 6:48:15 PM EDT
Just got a netbook that I use for travel and as you can guess its primary use is for surfing the web and email.



It came preloaded with Outlook, which I really like. Unfortunately I have zero interest in paying for MS Office after the trial period just to get Outlook.



I'm used to Outlook, I like the notifications for new email, I love the calendar and it's functionality too. If I could keep it for free, it would be my first choice....but I think it goes tits-up after the trial is over.



What other options are there for similar programs that function similarly but are free? I Googled it, looks like Mozilla Thunderbird is a popular choice but I really don't want to play hit or miss until I find the right one.



Any suggestions?
1/7/2010 5:54:53 AM EDT
[#1]
I have Thunderbird on my net book, no complaints here.
1/7/2010 6:04:36 AM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
I have Thunderbird on my net book, no complaints here.


What's the word?

Thunderbird.
1/7/2010 7:47:17 AM EDT
[#3]
Thunderbird is by far the best contender for Windows.

There are other open source alternatives like Sylpheed, but T-bird is the word for you, I believe.
1/7/2010 8:30:29 PM EDT
[#4]
Its a netbook, just use gmail
1/7/2010 8:55:43 PM EDT
[#5]
It's a netbook! The only program you should have installed is Firefox!

Gmail baby, Gmail.

or thunderbird
1/7/2010 9:11:31 PM EDT
[#6]
Thunderbird here also
1/7/2010 11:31:19 PM EDT
[#7]
Windows Live Mail (son of Outlook Express)

Thunderbird
1/8/2010 8:35:33 AM EDT
[#8]
Use thunderbird
1/9/2010 6:39:12 PM EDT
[#9]
Thunderbird it is then, thanks forr the advice fellas.
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