e-mail client: is Outlook inevitable? Thread poster: Adam Warren
| Adam Warren France Local time: 15:40 Member (2005) French to English
I run Mozilla Thunderbird on Windows, which I prefer to Outlook. Must I install the latter in order to handle mail to my hosted website? If I can continue using Thunderbird, could I please be pointed to the relevant configuring information? To conclude, I should like to say how appreciative I am of the prompt attention to the recent support request concerning my website. With kind regards, ... See more I run Mozilla Thunderbird on Windows, which I prefer to Outlook. Must I install the latter in order to handle mail to my hosted website? If I can continue using Thunderbird, could I please be pointed to the relevant configuring information? To conclude, I should like to say how appreciative I am of the prompt attention to the recent support request concerning my website. With kind regards, Adam Warren (IanDhu - 41189) ▲ Collapse | | | Spiros Doikas Local time: 16:40 Member (2002) English to Greek + ... | Asking your host for configuration info | Feb 13, 2009 |
I did that as well - I had my reasons to prefer other software to Outlook. My ISP replied that support was only offered for Microsoft products! I tried a lot of things, and I never managed to get my e-mail account to work under Thunderbird. So, now I'm stuck with Outlook. Another problem that may prevent you from using a different e-mail client is that software editors still seem to think that Outlook is a universal standard and they write software for Outlook (although it seems tha... See more I did that as well - I had my reasons to prefer other software to Outlook. My ISP replied that support was only offered for Microsoft products! I tried a lot of things, and I never managed to get my e-mail account to work under Thunderbird. So, now I'm stuck with Outlook. Another problem that may prevent you from using a different e-mail client is that software editors still seem to think that Outlook is a universal standard and they write software for Outlook (although it seems that Thunderbird is now somewhat present in software developers' minds). I have found several very useful applications and add-ons - but they only work with Outlook, for the most part. So, again, I have to use Outlook. Nelson Email Organizer ( www.caelo.com - awesome for keeping on top of e-mail) is one such piece of software. I am extremely happy with it, but it is only compatible with Outlook. ▲ Collapse | | | Thunderbird is fine, stick with it | Feb 13, 2009 |
I have my website hosted here,on ProZ, and my email as well. I am a happy user of Thunderbird, no problem. The configuration is not tricky at all, I use POP. I would give you the settings, but they depend on your chosen domain name and email account name. I am sure ProZ tech support can tell you the settings, if not, send me a note. Katalin | |
|
|
Adam Warren France Local time: 15:40 Member (2005) French to English TOPIC STARTER Thank you, Katalin, Viktoria and Spiros | Feb 13, 2009 |
I'm actually very happy with Thunderbird too. I managed to configure it to take mail from my ISP, but I am a little floored by the transition to my ProZ-hosted e-mail site. I guess I'd better tinker around with the Thunderbird instructions to which Spiros very kindly gave me the link. I've pasted the bookmark to them on my Firefox toolbar. If I can't singlehandedly fix the mail using Thunderbird, I daresay I can get that hardworking ProZ Support team to give me a hand. ... See more I'm actually very happy with Thunderbird too. I managed to configure it to take mail from my ISP, but I am a little floored by the transition to my ProZ-hosted e-mail site. I guess I'd better tinker around with the Thunderbird instructions to which Spiros very kindly gave me the link. I've pasted the bookmark to them on my Firefox toolbar. If I can't singlehandedly fix the mail using Thunderbird, I daresay I can get that hardworking ProZ Support team to give me a hand. They've been not only kind and helpful, but prompt. Have a good weekend, all of you and again, thank you. With kind regards, Adam. ▲ Collapse | | | To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator: You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request » e-mail client: is Outlook inevitable? Protemos translation business management system | Create your account in minutes, and start working! 3-month trial for agencies, and free for freelancers!
The system lets you keep client/vendor database, with contacts and rates, manage projects and assign jobs to vendors, issue invoices, track payments, store and manage project files, generate business reports on turnover profit per client/manager etc.
More info » |
| TM-Town | Manage your TMs and Terms ... and boost your translation business
Are you ready for something fresh in the industry? TM-Town is a unique new site for you -- the freelance translator -- to store, manage and share translation memories (TMs) and glossaries...and potentially meet new clients on the basis of your prior work.
More info » |
|
| | | | X Sign in to your ProZ.com account... | | | | | |