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Outlook Express Type Thing?

  • 22-01-2010 10:38pm
    #1
    foxinsox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,080 ✭✭✭


    I've always used Outlook Express on any pc I've ever used probably because it was always on new pc's I bought.

    I like it, well I'm probably just used to it and don't know any other.

    So now I'm using Windows 7 I did google Outlook Express and it seems it's not available.

    Could somebody please suggest a similar program that does the same thing and is easy enough to set up. I have about 5 e-mail addresses that I want to be accessible in the one place.

    I'm out of touch with all the latest stuff available.
    I am NOT very techie so simple directions would be appreciated.

    Thank You :)


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  • #2
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    Try Mozilla Thunderbird

    http://en-gb.www.mozillamessaging.com/en-GB/thunderbird/


  • #3
    Malice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,065 ✭✭✭✭Malice


    If you happen to have Microsoft Office then Outlook will be available as part of that. Otherwise try Mozilla Thunderbird, it's free. Download the British English version from here.


  • #4
    Malice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,065 ✭✭✭✭Malice


    Random wrote: »
    Try Mozilla Thunderbird

    http://en-gb.www.mozillamessaging.com/en-GB/thunderbird/
    Damn, beaten to it :).


  • #5
    foxinsox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,080 ✭✭✭foxinsox


    Thank you very much both of you..

    :)


  • #6
    Gadgetman496
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,423 ✭✭✭Gadgetman496


    How does Windows Live Mail compare to Thunderbird?

    It looks like something similar to Outlook Express

    Has anybody used it?

    -

    "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."



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  • #7
    Maximus_Laggus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36 ✭Maximus_Laggus


    Lotus Notes is another alternative to Outlook.


  • #8
    chin_grin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,808 ✭✭✭✭chin_grin


    Maximus_Laggus wrote: »
    Lotus Notes is another alternative to Outlook.

    For the love of all that's easy to use, no. :pac:


  • #9
    Gadgetman496
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,423 ✭✭✭Gadgetman496


    Maximus_Laggus wrote: »
    Lotus Notes is another alternative to Outlook.

    I'd say the OP was looking for a free alternative?

    -

    "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."



  • #10
    foxinsox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,080 ✭✭✭foxinsox


    hi..

    After looking at all the options..

    I had a look at windows live, I forgot to mention I use messenger..

    So I reckon that I'm so used to Outlook Express that window live is the closest to it.

    I just set it up today and it seems good so far so I'll see how I get on with it.

    I never knew what ye were all going on about whenever I saw Mozilla written down... so know at least I learnt something new! :)

    Thanks again for all the suggestions.

    ps: Yes it was free stuff I was after!


  • #11
    wolfric
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,190 ✭✭✭wolfric


    may i suggest an alternative (even though you say you've already chosen).

    Google allows you to check email from other email addresses and works just like your outlook express. You can also have an option to save all your emails to be available offline. I find it really helps consolidate all the email into one location that can be browsed from online (as well as having all the other features google accounts offer). I currently check in about 3 or 4 other email addresses to my google account and have a passport account so i can use the email address in msn and also have google talk (like msn but google).


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  • #12
    Bandiman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭Bandiman


    wolfric wrote: »
    may i suggest an alternative (even though you say you've already chosen).

    Google allows you to check email from other email addresses and works just like your outlook express. You can also have an option to save all your emails to be available offline. I find it really helps consolidate all the email into one location that can be browsed from online (as well as having all the other features google accounts offer). I currently check in about 3 or 4 other email addresses to my google account and have a passport account so i can use the email address in msn and also have google talk (like msn but google).


    yeah outsource everything to google, they let you use their bloated JavaScript apps in return for letting them spy on you and sell your profile to an advertising company. great business model really


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