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Re: [LUG] Thunderbird 3

 

Eion MacDonald wrote:
> On 18/03/10 10:02, NW wrote:
>> Juan J. Martínez wrote:
>>> El jue, 18-03-2010 a las 08:37 +0000, NW escribió:
>>>> I am still using version 2 of TB. (Kubuntu Hardy). Is there any
>> The main reason I asked is for the wife. She still uses XP and has
>> started to have trouble with Outlook Express. I don't understand it at
>> all so I am wondering about installing TB for her. Trouble is, all the
>> downloads seem to be for TB version 3. Hence my question.
>>
>> I will go on searching
>>
>> Neil
>>
> 
> Version 3 Thunderbird is ok with XP.
> 
> I have TB 3 on all 4 systems now, XP  + SuSE,  Win  Vista HP (x2),
> Initially left XP at  TB 2  for compatability with  others ( necesary
> for iPod  extract of name book etc by my son with an  extra that only
> works on TB2, so machine had TB3 on SUSE and TB 2 on XP.
> 
> TB 3 has some advantages, 1) the calendar feature and messages can be
> tabbed  this is very useful. 2)Better layout, 3) some security features.
> It has an 'Archive feature' that segregates by years so reducing size of
> current inbox etc. ( Only used minimally by me but useful)

Thanks for the info. I also have Mint v 7 on a laptop, which is based on
Ubuntu Jaunty, so I could try TB 3 on that.

I am wondering, if I install TB 3 does it replace v 2 or will I have
both versions available? Anyone?

Thanks

Neil

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