Download web-based e-mail?
Apr 27, 2004 | 8:29 pm
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Download web-based e-mail?
I am interested in software to download web-based e-mail, such as found on hotmail.com, yahoo.com, mail.com, usa.net, etc.
About a year ago, ScottC and several others helpfully listed some such software in an OMNI thread. However, I was unable to find it with a search of "download web-based mail" in that forum, perhaps because of the system changes.
Now that I finally have my own computer, it seems a good time to install this software.
About a year ago, ScottC and several others helpfully listed some such software in an OMNI thread. However, I was unable to find it with a search of "download web-based mail" in that forum, perhaps because of the system changes.
Now that I finally have my own computer, it seems a good time to install this software.
Apr 28, 2004 | 12:23 pm
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I used regular Outlook and I can download from Yahoo mail very easily. (Note: Yahoo makes you upgrade to one of their non-free premium accounts if you want POP3 access)
Note: I just went to the link http://yahoopops.sourceforge.net that was posted above. Apparently, if you use that with Yahoo, it is a way to get around Yahoo's charge for POP3 access.
Note: I just went to the link http://yahoopops.sourceforge.net that was posted above. Apparently, if you use that with Yahoo, it is a way to get around Yahoo's charge for POP3 access.
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Apr 28, 2004 | 1:18 pm
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Originally Posted by steve100
Note: I just went to the link http://yahoopops.sourceforge.net that was posted above. Apparently, if you use that with Yahoo, it is a way to get around Yahoo's charge for POP3 access.
Apr 28, 2004 | 2:08 pm
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I think this company can do what you need, but I'm not sure. Worth a look.
Apr 28, 2004 | 3:14 pm
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Originally Posted by businesstraveler
I think this company can do what you need, but I'm not sure. Worth a look.
Apr 28, 2004 | 3:18 pm
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Similar programs:
Hotmail popper:
http://www.boolean.ca/hotpop/
And another that also supports mail.com, yahoo AND hotmail all in one:
http://www.poppeeper.com/
Hotmail popper:
http://www.boolean.ca/hotpop/
And another that also supports mail.com, yahoo AND hotmail all in one:
http://www.poppeeper.com/
Apr 28, 2004 | 5:56 pm
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Thanks (and keep 'em comming)!
Thank you all very much for the input.
Now -- after I look up SMTP, POP3, and other dimly recognized terms from my past -- I need to go to www.cnet.com to look for reviews, comparisons, or user comments on these and similar programs.
I currently don't have mail software on my computer. I used Outlook while at DoJ, but I understand that is a fertile source of intrusion attempts. (I will certainly check the security aspect out, too.) Also, I may be changing ISPs, and want to be able to get my e-mail from anywhere. Hence my preference for web-based e-mail.
This does seem like something many travellers would have experience in, though I understand even more have Outlook or its competitors installed when they buy their machines.
Now -- after I look up SMTP, POP3, and other dimly recognized terms from my past -- I need to go to www.cnet.com to look for reviews, comparisons, or user comments on these and similar programs.
I currently don't have mail software on my computer. I used Outlook while at DoJ, but I understand that is a fertile source of intrusion attempts. (I will certainly check the security aspect out, too.) Also, I may be changing ISPs, and want to be able to get my e-mail from anywhere. Hence my preference for web-based e-mail.
This does seem like something many travellers would have experience in, though I understand even more have Outlook or its competitors installed when they buy their machines.
Last edited by SPN Lifer; Apr 28, 2004 at 5:58 pm Reason: preposition
May 1, 2004 | 1:56 pm
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Thunderbird
If all you need is an e-mail client, have you considered Mozilla Tunderbird?
I use Outlook for corporate needs but for personal use, I much prefer Thunderbird (and it's free). Installation is pretty painless and it just works. Give open source a shot!
I use Outlook for corporate needs but for personal use, I much prefer Thunderbird (and it's free). Installation is pretty painless and it just works. Give open source a shot!
Last edited by Skyman; May 1, 2004 at 4:05 pm
May 1, 2004 | 3:44 pm
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I use Hotmail and I use Yahoo, both as web based e-mail systems, and as POP mail systems with Outlook Express. If I'm home when I check the mail on yahoo it takes if off the server, if I'm not home I don't take it off the server.
It doesn't have to be one or the other, you can pop and web many mail services, including both Hotmail and Yahoo.
It doesn't have to be one or the other, you can pop and web many mail services, including both Hotmail and Yahoo.
May 1, 2004 | 8:37 pm
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Originally Posted by SPN Lifer
I used Outlook while at DoJ, but I understand that is a fertile source of intrusion attempts.
May 3, 2004 | 6:00 am
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Originally Posted by Skyman
If all you need is an e-mail client, have you considered Mozilla Tunderbird?
I use Outlook for corporate needs but for personal use, I much prefer Thunderbird (and it's free). Installation is pretty painless and it just works. Give open source a shot!
I use Outlook for corporate needs but for personal use, I much prefer Thunderbird (and it's free). Installation is pretty painless and it just works. Give open source a shot!
