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Parent: UbuntuHelp:Software Mozilla's Thunderbird is an email application that benefits in the same way as UbuntuHelp:Firefox from Extensions and themes, meaning you can shape the program around what you want to do online.

Key Features

  • Many extensions are available to tailor the program to your needs
  • Themes are also available.
  • Calendar support using the Lightning extension.

Screenshot

  • Thunderbird 2.0

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  • Thunderbird 2.0 with Lightning

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Installation

  • Thunderbird package via Synaptic Package Manager
  • Via apt-get
  • Gutsy Gibbon 7.10: sudo apt-get install thunderbird thunderbird-gnome-support
  • Fiesty Fawn 7.04: sudo apt-get install mozilla-thunderbird

Hints and Tips

Disable word wrapping in outgoing messages

  • Edit -> Preferences -> Advanced -> General -> Config Editor
  • Set the preference called "mail.wrap_long_lines" to false

Disable HTML messages

  • Edit -> Account Settings -> Composition & Addressing
  • Uncheck "Compose messages in HTML format"

Google calendar integration

Thunderbird 2.0 can both view and edit Google calendars. It requires 2 extensions:

Exchange compatibility

UbuntuHelp:ThunderbirdExchange

Reply above the quote

Thunderbird defaults to starting your reply below the quote. You can change this behaviour here:

  • Edit -> Account Settings -> Composition & Addressing
  • Change "start my reply below the quote" to "start my reply above the quote"

Other applications you may wish to look at

Further Reading