Free E-mail Programs
In this category, FreebieList.com takes a look at the Internet's best free e-mail programs. If you happen to stumble across an outdated link, we'd very much appreciate it if you could report it.
Mozilla
Thunderbird 2.0 - A lightening fast and reliable free e-mail program
from Mozilla. FreebieList.com has been using this quite a lot lately.
In fact, so much so that it has become our favourite e-mail client.
The program boasts tons of features, including a spell checker, newsgroup
support, reliable junk-mail filtering options and a customisable interface.
Thunderbird is free from adverts and makes a great companion to Mozilla
Firefox
> The latest version of Thunderbird is more
stable and features an improved visual theme. Enhanced search and
folder view options have been included, along with new e-mail notification
alerts. Functions on Windows Vista.
Eudora
- A popular and reliable free e-mail program with tons of useful features.
A small advertising message is shown on the main free version (to
cover costs), although you can have it removed for a small contributed
fee. Other features include automatic address book addition, newsgroup
options, Outlook importing tool, drag and drop attachments, in-line
spell checking, customisable toolbar, etc.
> Eudora's spam (junk mail) filtering feature,
"SpamWatch", is restricted to "paid" versions of the package.
> Eudora provides three versions of its program:
"Paid mode", "Sponsored mode" and "Light mode". Eudora Light has few
features, but contains no advertising messages unlike the feature-rich
Eudora (sponsored).
IncrediMail - IncrediMail's bright and inviting Web site houses one of the Internet's most impressive freeware e-mail clients. IncrediMail takes itself far less seriously than similar programs and focuses on providing a fun and feature-rich application with plenty of originality to boot. In particular, it allows users to easily integrate graphics into e-mails, including 3D images, 1000s of emoticons, animations, backgrounds, etc. The kids will love it!
Comodo
Antispam - If you're e-mail inbox is drowning in spam, this free
program may well be the answer. Comodo Antispam targets unwanted junk
mail messages that arrive in your inbox and effectively reduces the
amount of unsolicited mail you will receive. What's more, it supports
a range of popular e-mail clients (Outlook, Eudora, Netscape and more),
and offers live updates, so you remain protected. It is extremely
difficult to eliminate all spam, but programs such as this will allow
you to take some control back from those pesky spammers.
Spamfighter - This popular and reliable anti-spam program works in conjunction with Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express and Windows Mail (the e-mail client available on Windows Vista). Spamfighter scans incoming e-mail and then removes bogus messages before they have the chance to arrive in your inbox. What's more, users can report spam that's slipped under the radar to ensure other users do not receive the same message.
Spamihilator - Tired of receiving spam (junk-mail) in your e-mail? Download this nifty freeware program and you'll be well on your way to solving the problem. Spamihilator examines incoming e-mails for bogus messages, then filters the spam before it reaches your inbox. The program functions using a "learning filter", which becomes more effective as time progresses. Spamihilator is compatible with Outlook, Outlook Express, Netscape Mail, etc.
ePrompter - If you receive regular e-mails via numerous Web-mail accounts, it can be quite a chore checking for new messages. ePrompter, a freeware e-mail notification tool, can be easily configured to notify users of new e-mail messages on multiple Web-based e-mail accounts, such as Yahoo!, Hotmail and Gmail. Additionally, the program allows users to read, delete and respond to messages at the touch of a button.
Ultrafunk Popcorn - A freeware e-mail program, used for receiving and sending mail messages on POP3 servers, without actually downloading the e-mails to a computer. Ultrafunk Popcorn can fit on to a floppy disk due to its small file size (around 124Kb) and supports multiple user accounts. It's perfect for traveling and reading mail over slow connections. It also provides a basic level of anti-virus protection.
SpamPal - If you collect your e-mail using a POP3-based system (e.g. from your ISP in a program), then SpamPal is a useful tool when combating junk-mail. The program sits between your e-mail program and mailbox, examining messages as they arrive. Anything deemed to be spam is then tagged by SpamPal. Filters can then be applied to organise authentic mail and junk-mail, so legitimate e-mails are safe from being deleted.
FileToMail - Small e-mail utility that allows you to send files directly from Microsoft's Windows Explorer. The program is extremely simple and easy to use, and even allows you to attach files. Note: you will need to use an SMTP service with FileToMail. You must also complete an online registration before using the application. It's compatible with Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, and also more recent versions of Windows.
Message Boards Browser - This version of Message Boards Browser is designed for CNN News Message Boards and is distributed as freeware. It has an interface similar to MS Outlook, though it works with Web based "http" message boards. You can work with Message Boards Browser during the downloading of messages. When complete, a hierarchy chart will be displayed for you to view.
Net Mail - A good quality e-mail client that's designed to make e-mail exchanges fast and effective. It provides support and administration capabilities to assist you in managing multiple e-mail accounts. You can also import e-mail addresses from other file sources. The "mail merge" option lets you send personalised messages to multiple recipients. Note: this program also includes a "filter spam" option for irritating junk-mail messages.
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