Mozilla Thunderbird 3 is a free Web mail handler, a strong desktop client with superior speed and responsiveness time. It is a MS Outlook replacement, very powerful for managing archives and Web mail offline, which loads fast, even when filled by multiple folders and RSS feeds.
The basic features remain: junk mail filters, HTML support, multiple accounts, POP, IMAP, and Microsoft Exchange server support. Security features include S/MIME, digital signing, message encryption, and a built-in phishing detector.
New features include a new activity manager, a new Gmail-like e-mail archive functions, improved Growl notifications, and more keyboard shortcuts. The search tool integrates results with Spotlight desktop searches, along with Growl notifications and integration with the OS X address book.
Another improvement is the tabbed user interface: double-clicking a message opens it in a new tab. Plus Thunderbird will re-open the same tabs that were previously opened when closing and then restarting the program.
v16.0 [Sep 6, 2012]
- FIXED -- 16.0.1: Vulnerability outlined here
- NEW -- We have now added box.com to the list of online storage services that are available for use with Thunderbird Filelink
- NEW -- Silent, background updates. Thunderbird will now download and apply updates in the background allowing you to start quickly the next time Thunderbird starts up.
- FIXED -- Various fixes and performance improvements
- FIXED -- Various security fixes
Mia for Gmail (was Notifier Pro for Gmail) is a desktop Gmail client which sits politely in your menu bar.
