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I would like to know what alternative you would suggest to Microsoft Outlook email client?
I am looking for a client that will accept html messages but is somewhat less vulnerable to scripts then Outlook.
I have tried Pocomail so far and just didn't like it.
Give Eudora a try. The best thing about it is it's free.... :). You can't beat that.
Another client a few friends use is Incredimail. I think it's a piece of crap but they seem to love it. It's also free and will handle html...
I personally have just recently returned to Outlook. Why? Because I enjoy the challenge! :D
What about the Mozilla e-mail client? It is also capable of displaying html messages and is far more secure than outlook. The only problem is: I am not sure if one can install it indepently of the browser. On the other hand, Mozilla as browser is also a better choice than IE (concerning security issues).
I would recomend Eudora Scorp666... I ahev used it since '96-'97 and I love it... I have never had any problems using Eudora and like Conf1rm3d_K1ll said it is free :D
I have been using Pegasus Mail for about 5 years now and I'm very happy with it.
The latest version displays MOST of the HTML messages and doesn't suffer of the Outlook virus infections (doesn't execute anything, EVER!).
Pegasus homepage
Oh, it's free, but not open-source
I'm a true believer in PMMail from my days as an OS/2 user..... I thought (and still think) that it's one of the best mail programs ever. Small and lightweight, yet has all the features I ever needed and then some.
I use Evolution on Linux these days myself, but I put my parents on PMMail due to all the Outlook viruses, and we've had zero problems. And if you knew my parents, that's saying a lot. :D
www.pmmail2000.com
My vote is also for Eudora. It should do everything you need.
I think mozilla email client is the best choice for you.
Multi-account handling, html messages and some other pretty stuff to play around with.
Give it a try
Outlook can be patched.
For the easy way, I suggest downloading BigFix, subscribing to Windows website and updating what you feel needs to be updated. (and its free!)
Otherwise, take a stroll through MS update pages and you will find what you are looking for. With the recent insurgence of virii that take advantage of html issues, re are seeing more and more patches from MS.
recent patches that might be of interest:
• Unchecked Buffer in Windows Help Facility Could Enable Code Execution (Q323255)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec...n/MS02-055.asp
• Buffer Overrun in SmartHTML Interpreter Could Allow Code Execution (Q324096)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec...n/MS02-053.asp
• Flaw in Microsoft VM JDBC Classes Could Allow Code Execution (Q329077)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec...n/MS02-052.asp
• Certificate Validation Flaw Could Enable Identity Spoofing (Q328145)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec...n/MS02-050.asp
• Buffer Overrun in TSAC ActiveX Control Could Allow Code Execution (Q327521)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec...n/MS02-046.asp
Eudora is really really good, I've used it for a very long time and you probably can't find better and more experienced personal e-mail client easily.
If you want an Outlook like interface, you can try Xnews at http://xnews.newsguy.com/ (it is free)
And if you want a more professional client, try The Bat at http://www.wska.com (not free but one of the best according to a lot of people).
YEap eudora is the way to go for easiness it has plenty of cool plugins.
or if you miss the good old days: you can always use pine .... lol: no nothing! just attachements !!
Thanks to All!
I will try em all and pick one to my likings!
If you would like to test your email clients for vulnerabilities, I suggest the following :
http://www.gfi.com/emailsecuritytest/
I use Outlook Express because of the way it works with Secure Signature and encrypted messages. Like qwerty_smith said, keep the patches up and use version-6. Pegasus works with Secure Signature but only with other Pegasus users, although the GUI and control of Pegasus is neat. Do believe Eudora also handles Secure Signature with other clients (from what i've read) however i have not tried it so can't say for sure. :)
eudora is good but i rather like web based email better cause its safer
Just search with Google you'll find many browsers. try Mozilla or Eudora
If you don´t want multi-accounts try eudora, netscape&mozilla some time´s get blocked. I have been using eudora for a year and for me it´s the best.
Scorp666 - I've been using Eudora and haven't had too many problems with it, although I don't think it is as secure as others may think. I've read good things about Pegasus but have never used it and the same goes for Vivian Mail (free as well). I was under the impression that the latest Outlook (6.0) wasn't as bad security-wise as earlier versions - of course that may just be MS propaganda.
ProblemChild - Thanks for the PMMail reference. I will check out their site later but if you have any tips, tricks, etc. you want to pass along - it would be appreciated as well.
mmoehring - I wasn't aware that web-based email was more secure. Do you have any reference material you could point me to? What web email service are you using? I'm curious because I was always led to believe that web-based email was anything but secure so would appreciate any info you might have on the subject.
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I'm going to throw my hat into the Pegasus ring.
For personal use it's great, all the tools you'll need, but with a huge dollop of security through obscurity.
anyone remember COS? I bet that doesn't suffer from buffer overruns.
you could always try the built in email client in the Opera browser (http://www.opera.com/), im not really sure how it goes as far as security is as i hardly ever use a POP email service as i need portability between home and uni computers,
the opera download is only about 3 or 4 meg without java so its not a huge thing to get if you want to try it out, then if you already have it even better :)