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From: Rosa on 10 Mar 2010 14:41 Hello Brian, Thank you for all the info you provided. Rosa "Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]" wrote: > "Rosa" <Rosa(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:479F633C-EDF3-4DA0-A420-7137372658DF(a)microsoft.com... > > > I want to completely switch from my web based email, to an excellent > > "client" based email program, with the emphasis on "client" based, not > > internet/web based email. > > All e-mail is "internet-based". You need to have a mail server on a network > somewhere. > > > With Microsoft, it appears I have two choices, Outlook, or Outlook Express. > > Actually, there's also Windows Live Mail, which is like Outlook Express in its > operation. With a Windows Live account, you also get a calendar. > > > I'm simply looking > > for the best darn client based email program that exists, whether it's free, > > or, I have to pay for it. > > There is no such thing, any more than saying that you want the "best darned > piece of pie." It depends on your individual needs and desires. Many people > love Thunderbird, some think Pegasus Mail is great, others swear by Eudora. > > > So, between Outlook and Outlook Express, what are the pros and cons about > > one versus the other? > > Outlook Express doesn't work on any version of Windows after XP. Outlook > does. OE doesn't have a calendar, tasks, a journal, or notes. Outlook does. > It's a full-fledged PIM (Personal Information Manager). OE can't sync with > handheld devices. Outlook can, often (but not always - it depends on the > device and the device's vendor). > > > Please don't waste your time or mine tellilng me about the stuff I've stated > > I'm not interested in. Simply want to compare Outlook vs Outlook Express's > > email program and how either will serve me best. > > OE is a simpler program. > > > 1 - I will want to set up a minimum of three email addreses, for business > > and personal uses. > > Both will do this. > > > 2 - Will need an address/conact book that can handle the details of each > > contact. > > Either will do this, but I think Outlook is more comprehensive for this. > > > 3 - Will need to back-up the emails and contact data fairly easily so if my > > hard drives crash or the program becomes corrupt somehow I have my info that > > can be quickly, easily and confidently restored to the email program for > > easy > > "up and running use again". > > Easily done for either. > > > 4 - Must have reputable security in place. > > Both do, but in my opinion, Outlook is somewhat more secure. > > > 5 - Must be able to handle allot of daily email to each email address where > > I can separate, sort, and organize the incoming and outgoing email in a > > manner I choose, such as a tree lilke structure with folders I choose to set > > up and arrange. > > Either > > > 6 - Must have "average or above" email formatting abilities, with the > > ability to add attachments of "most all"common types. > > I have no idea what you mean by "average or above", since you don't state a > baseline. Either allows attachments of any kind. Nearly any mail client > will. As for message formatting itself, my opinion is that Outlook can do a > better job, but either is probably "good enough". > > > Outlook or Outlook Express? For EMAIL PURPOSES. One or the other, Why vs > > Why Not? > > You're comparing apples and oranges. Since much of what Outlook can do > doesn't involve mail, not allowing people to compare the entire programs is > like asking people "which is better, Notepad or Word?" Outlook is designed to > do more than handle mail. If you don't need the things it can do that don't > involve mail, why it in the comparison at all? > -- > Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook] > > . >
From: Skiffle on 10 Mar 2010 20:25 LOL ......... doc "Russ Valentine" <russval(a)mvps.org> wrote in message news:eFUtO3FwKHA.732(a)TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Not very. > -- > Russ Valentine > "Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]" <tillman1952(a)yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:OPOzJlFwKHA.4636(a)TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >> "Rosa" <Rosa(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:6E7AC707-E711-4E7F-B290-1241A9D7C3B0(a)microsoft.com... >> >>> I was hoping that somebody at this forum was going to be able to present >>> the >>> "facts", the "pros & cons" >> >> That requires the people in this forum to use both programs and be >> familiar with both programs. The people here are Outlook users, and, in >> general NOT Outlook Express users. Asking "which is better, Outlook >> Express or Outlook" here is like asking us to compare e-mail and heart >> surgery. Sure, someone in the group may be a cardiologist and be able to >> give you guidance, but how likely is it? >> -- >> Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook] > >
From: Ken Slovak - [MVP - Outlook] on 11 Mar 2010 09:53
You're such a tease, Russ <g> -- Ken Slovak [MVP - Outlook] http://www.slovaktech.com Author: Professional Programming Outlook 2007. Reminder Manager, Extended Reminders, Attachment Options. http://www.slovaktech.com/products.htm "Russ Valentine" <russval(a)mvps.org> wrote in message news:eFUtO3FwKHA.732(a)TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Not very. > -- > Russ Valentine > "Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]" <tillman1952(a)yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:OPOzJlFwKHA.4636(a)TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >> That requires the people in this forum to use both programs and be >> familiar with both programs. The people here are Outlook users, and, in >> general NOT Outlook Express users. Asking "which is better, Outlook >> Express or Outlook" here is like asking us to compare e-mail and heart >> surgery. Sure, someone in the group may be a cardiologist and be able to >> give you guidance, but how likely is it? >> -- >> Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook] > |