Outlook vs. Thunderbird

[nadeemhasan]

Which is better on an overall basis when looking at all factors?

[ShadowVlican]

i just wonder:
1) if i can import all my outlook data to thunderbird...
2) if thunderbird is able to sync with my pda

else i'll stick with the widely supported outlook

[B0000rt]

I've been using Windows Mail ever since I've installed Vista, seems quick no-frills version of Outlook. There's others too, like Windows Calendar and Windows Contacts, not sure if you can sync though, but I bet you probably can, as there's a feature called Sync Center.

I guess you could say it's a new better version of Outlook Express..

[nadeemhasan]

But isn't it targeted by hackers and the like to cripple your machine?

[willy]

Thunderbird may not be a widely used email client but it works rather 'clean' under some circumstances ....

One time, I needed to use my relative's system for email when I was in HK. I didn't want to leave any major 'footprints' on their system when I leave so I decided to give TB a try. I downloaded and installed it without too much trouble. It's fairly straight-forward to use. Before I leave, I removed all my emails, uninstalled TB and cleaned up some folders. Everything was back to the way it's supposed to be.

[Gee]

I've been using Windows Mail ever since I've installed Vista, seems quick no-frills version of Outlook. There's others too, like Windows Calendar and Windows Contacts, not sure if you can sync though, but I bet you probably can, as there's a feature called Sync Center.

I guess you could say it's a new better version of Outlook Express..

Does it still support NNTP? (News Groups)

As for the original question.

You can't go wrong with either. It really depends on your needs. I prefer Outlook (Not Express) simply because there is only one PST file to back up. Thunderbird is similar to Outlook Express and it creates multiple databases for Inbox, Outbox, Sent Items etc.

Both are very stable and should suit your needs.

[klam]

Outlook is by far a more comprehensive package. Its a necessity to sync with my most smartphones/PDA as well as to use corporate Exchange e-mail. I do prefer Thunderbird strictly as an e-mail app when used with IMAP. Outlook is really crappy with IMAP.