for the *nix geeks...

iroc409 · 02-17-2003, 04:15 PM

i'm looking for a new email client for x... getting real tired of using outlook, but i want a program that's similar to outlook, if at all possible. i don't really use the calendar stuff, just contacts and mail, and i have a few mail rules set up. so far i've found ximian, but haven't tried it. i'd also like something i can import my .pst files... i have a lot of mail, good share of it is important. it would be a second bonus if the software could *output* to .pst, but that's not exceedingly important. has anyone used ximian? any suggestions would be appreciated.

bikr · 02-17-2003, 05:36 PM

gotta rock the pine!@$@#$ .. lol , the bundled software with navigator works rather well.. --Josh

iroc409 · 02-17-2003, 05:41 PM

yes, well, i can't argue with pine, generally fast & efficient, but i'm looking to replace outlook.

i don't think the netscape package has *quite* what i'm looking for... used that in an old RedSuck system.

bikr · 02-17-2003, 05:47 PM

do you use KDE? if so Kmail works well also.. has some scheduling capabilities.. --Josh

iroc409 · 02-17-2003, 06:02 PM

no, i don't use kde. used to. installing windowmaker this go-round, which has full kde compatibility, of course

i'll have to check that out.

ideally i just want to be able to use a good mail program, preferrably with rules (like 4+ pop accounts), and that i can import my old outlook mail. if i could import my old outlook mail, and be able to do like regular backups or something.. i dunno. fairly simple requirements, i guess. the rules and outlook export would just be a happy perk. the lappytop uses windows, and when i travel, i have to use outlook that way, don't think i'll put unix on that just yet. see what i'm getting at? i'm doing like 3 things right now, so i hope that makes sense.

Alchemy · 02-17-2003, 06:55 PM

Back in my wild, carefree Linux days, I really liked Ximian Evolution.

Alchemy

gmat · 02-18-2003, 06:19 AM

I'm using Mozilla -> it's fine
You can import your outlook box in there. (with a 3rd party util)

My colleague (at work) works with Opera. Looks neat as well. Same inbox format.

Can O' Beans · 02-23-2003, 06:20 AM

I prefered Sylpheed.

Qgyen · 03-11-2003, 05:12 PM

Evolution is good when it doesn't crash.

02-17-2003, 04:15 PM	#1
iroc409 Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: midwest side, yo Posts: 596	*for the nix geeks...** i'm looking for a new email client for x... getting real tired of using outlook, but i want a program that's similar to outlook, if at all possible. i don't really use the calendar stuff, just contacts and mail, and i have a few mail rules set up. so far i've found ximian, but haven't tried it. i'd also like something i can import my .pst files... i have a lot of mail, good share of it is important. it would be a second bonus if the software could output to .pst, but that's not exceedingly important. has anyone used ximian? any suggestions would be appreciated. __________________ :shrug:

02-17-2003, 05:36 PM	#2
bikr Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 230	gotta rock the pine!@$@#$ .. lol , the bundled software with navigator works rather well.. --Josh __________________ http://www.modasylum.com

02-17-2003, 05:41 PM	#3
iroc409 Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: midwest side, yo Posts: 596	yes, well, i can't argue with pine, generally fast & efficient, but i'm looking to replace outlook. i don't think the netscape package has quite what i'm looking for... used that in an old RedSuck system. __________________ :shrug:

02-17-2003, 05:47 PM	#4
bikr Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 230	do you use KDE? if so Kmail works well also.. has some scheduling capabilities.. --Josh __________________ http://www.modasylum.com

02-17-2003, 06:02 PM	#5
iroc409 Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: midwest side, yo Posts: 596	no, i don't use kde. used to. installing windowmaker this go-round, which has full kde compatibility, of course i'll have to check that out. ideally i just want to be able to use a good mail program, preferrably with rules (like 4+ pop accounts), and that i can import my old outlook mail. if i could import my old outlook mail, and be able to do like regular backups or something.. i dunno. fairly simple requirements, i guess. the rules and outlook export would just be a happy perk. the lappytop uses windows, and when i travel, i have to use outlook that way, don't think i'll put unix on that just yet. see what i'm getting at? i'm doing like 3 things right now, so i hope that makes sense. __________________ :shrug:

02-17-2003, 06:55 PM	#6
Alchemy Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 238	Back in my wild, carefree Linux days, I really liked Ximian Evolution. Alchemy

02-18-2003, 06:19 AM	#7
gmat Thermophile Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: France Posts: 1,221	I'm using Mozilla -> it's fine You can import your outlook box in there. (with a 3rd party util) My colleague (at work) works with Opera. Looks neat as well. Same inbox format.

02-23-2003, 06:20 AM	#8
Can O' Beans Cooling Savant Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Pa - USA Posts: 264	I prefered Sylpheed.

03-11-2003, 05:12 PM	#9
Qgyen Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 4	Evolution is good when it doesn't crash.

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