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Thinking of changing my email provider, need suggestions
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kuntrygal
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| Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 1:40 am Post subject: Thinking of changing my email provider, need suggestions |
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Thinking of changing my email provider and need some suggestions as to a good one to change to. I am using Outlook Express6 and for some reason, I am no longer able to open any links. Or if you know what the problem might be and a quick fix for it, I would be interested in that as well.
moderator's note: added a more descriptive title to topic
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glendann
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| Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 2:18 am Post subject: |
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My niece seems to have a great one .Its Earthlink and she loves it and hates AOL. I do too.AOL is hard to fet rid of after you use it.If I ever change from MSN it will be to Earthlink.My daughter pays for mine.
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dooley
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| Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 3:27 am Post subject: |
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Earthlink is the internet provider here. I use yahoo for e-mail. I never have a problem with it. I like Earthlink better than any of the other internet dialup providers. I do miss the broadband we had in Arizona but this area is too rural for it unless you get the satellite broadband and it's expensive for us.
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| Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 3:58 am Post subject: |
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You have to remember, Outlook isn't an e-mail provider, it's an e-mail client. Providers are services like AOL, Earthlink, NetZero, AT&T, Verizon, and other local companies. These providers are your internet service (that also has e-mail service and comes with one or more e-mail addresses) and an e-mail client is the program you run on your computer to read your mail. Common e-mail clients are Outlook, Thunderbird, Eudora, and others. Getting a new provider will only change how you connect to the internet. Getting a new client will change how you read your mail.
We use Thunderbird http://www.mozillamessaging.com/en-US/thunderbird/ it is virtually virus proof.
I have one email account thru my internet provider but got tired of all the spam they were letting thru and now that email is routed thru a gmail account. I also have two other gmail accounts I use for the rEcycle list I own and for GardenStew mail.
Between Thunderbird and gmail I don't have to worry about viruses or spam. I have had maybe two pieces of spam come thru on gmail this year.
Sometimes a virus will prevent the opening of links, Randy suggests that you could remove all the anti-virus programs on your computer and install Avast instead. Norton and McAfee are in pretty sad shape these days so Avast handles problems much better.
It's free http://www.anti-virus-2009.net/avast/
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Christer Johansson
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Yep, I would suggest Thunderbird as well. It's very good, and you can add nice widgets to it; weather information etc.
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SusieQ07
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I have been using "incredimail" since it started, Love it!! a free download, I use the basic not the premium, and it's fantastic, especially for creative people...
link: http://WWW.incredimail.Com
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Frank
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I use Gmail and it's all I'll ever need. Highly recommended (especially after years of the not so recommended Yahoo Mail).
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gardenmama
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| Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 2:55 pm Post subject: |
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We used to use outlook Express to open our mail from our internet provider charter communications...I hated it. So I have my charter email address and gmail. i love using gmail. It is easy and you can also chat with contacts that have gmail as well.
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kuntrygal
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| Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for all your suggestions. I called my ISP and they told me Outlook Express is a product of Dell. Only thing, if your product isn't under warranty, you can't get information from them, unless you pay for it.
And Toni, when I said provider, I knew that wasn't right, but I was having a 'senior moment' and couldn't think of what I was wanting to say!! 
Client...thanks! 
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kuntrygal
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| Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 1:40 am Post subject: |
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I found a fix for my problem. Googled 'OUtlook Express problems', and followed a few easy steps. Was afraid I was really going to screw things up, but checked a couple of emails with links and they opened. I am so happy!! I may try Gmail, it sounds really neat, but was just pleased with myself that I resolved this issue.
I am using Kapersky for virus protection. A friend loaded it for me. I think I am in good shape as far as virus protection goes.
Thanks for all you help and suggestions. I really appreciate it.
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FurnitureCreations
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| Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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I would highly suggest using Gmail, as its lighting fast and does a decent job with spam filtering. Also with Gmail, you can use their "pop server" and get mail forwarded from other addresses. This is highly useful especially if you run a few websites and have emails such as "@yoursite.com".
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DCgirl06
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Gmail is incredible...once you have it you will never need another email program!
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rococo
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It's all about Thunderbird, gotta give MOzilla credit where it's due. Both firefox and Thunderbird are amazing! 
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