Ubuntu for Non-Geeks, 4th Edition

An Email Alternative: Thunderbird

Evolution is the most fully featured email software in the Linux world, but despite its obvious attractions and popularity, I prefer the more straightforward Thunderbird for my email chores. In contrast to the multifunctional Evolution, Thunderbird (Figure 5-13) is a more mail-oriented program that is very straightforward to use yet includes most of the most important email functions you've come to expect, such as junk mail filters. In fact, it is remarkably similar to Windows Mail in terms of appearance and handling. The fact that Thunderbird is also available in both Mac and Windows versions means that you may already be familiar with it.

Figure 5-13. The Thunderbird email client

Thunderbird does not come bundled ...