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==Features== | ==Features== | ||
| − | Thunderbird includes features such as fast searching, smart folders, and self-learning spam blocking using Bayesian filtering. Thunderbird can also support both POP and IMAP e-mail connections--simultaneously, if desired. Also, similar to Mozilla [[Firefox]], Thunderbird offers addons to customize functionality.<ref>http://email.about.com/od/mozillathunderbird/fr/Mozilla-Thunderbird-Review-Free-Email-Program.htm</ref> | + | Thunderbird includes features such as fast searching, smart folders, and self-learning spam blocking using Bayesian filtering. Thunderbird can also support both POP and IMAP e-mail connections--simultaneously, if desired. Also, similar to Mozilla [[Firefox]], Thunderbird offers addons to customize functionality.<ref name="About.com">http://email.about.com/od/mozillathunderbird/fr/Mozilla-Thunderbird-Review-Free-Email-Program.htm</ref> |
==Compatibility== | ==Compatibility== | ||
| − | As of version 31.0, Thunderbird supports [[Windows XP]] SP2 and above, [[Mac OS]] X 10.6 through OS X 10.9, and most [[Linux]] systems.<ref>https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/31.0/system-requirements</ref> Thunderbird is currently available in 53 different languages, as well.<ref>https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/all</ref> | + | As of version 31.0, Thunderbird supports [[Windows XP]] SP2 and above, [[Mac OS]] X 10.6 through OS X 10.9, and most [[Linux]] systems.<ref name="Mozilla requirements">https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/31.0/system-requirements</ref> Thunderbird is currently available in 53 different languages, as well.<ref>https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/all</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Thunderbird's first (beta) release took place on [[July]] 28, 2003. Version 1.0 was officially released in [[December]] of the next year. <ref>https://wiki.mozilla.org/Thunderbird:Home_Page</ref> Development continued for a number of years, until [[July]] 6, 2012. On this day, Mozilla announced that the company was dropping the priority of Thunderbird development. | + | Thunderbird's first (beta) release took place on [[July]] 28, 2003. Version 1.0 was officially released in [[December]] of the next year. <ref name="Mozilla wiki">https://wiki.mozilla.org/Thunderbird:Home_Page</ref> Development continued for a number of years, until [[July]] 6, 2012. On this day, Mozilla announced that the company was dropping the priority of Thunderbird development. |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * Although Thunderbird is offered in 32-bit and 64-bit for [[Windows Vista]] and [[Windows 7]], only 32-bit is officially supported.<ref>https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/31.0/system-requirements</ref> | + | * Although Thunderbird is offered in 32-bit and 64-bit for [[Windows Vista]] and [[Windows 7]], only 32-bit is officially supported.<ref name="Mozilla requirements">https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/31.0/system-requirements</ref> |
* Thunderbird was created by [[Mozilla]], the same organization which made [[Mozilla Firefox|Firefox]] | * Thunderbird was created by [[Mozilla]], the same organization which made [[Mozilla Firefox|Firefox]] | ||
Revision as of 17:28, January 12, 2016
Mozilla Thunderbird is a free, open-source email, chat (IRC), and RSS reader program created by Mozilla.
Features
Thunderbird includes features such as fast searching, smart folders, and self-learning spam blocking using Bayesian filtering. Thunderbird can also support both POP and IMAP e-mail connections--simultaneously, if desired. Also, similar to Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird offers addons to customize functionality.[1]
Compatibility
As of version 31.0, Thunderbird supports Windows XP SP2 and above, Mac OS X 10.6 through OS X 10.9, and most Linux systems.[2] Thunderbird is currently available in 53 different languages, as well.[3]
History
Thunderbird's first (beta) release took place on July 28, 2003. Version 1.0 was officially released in December of the next year. [4] Development continued for a number of years, until July 6, 2012. On this day, Mozilla announced that the company was dropping the priority of Thunderbird development.
Notes
- Although Thunderbird is offered in 32-bit and 64-bit for Windows Vista and Windows 7, only 32-bit is officially supported.[2]
- Thunderbird was created by Mozilla, the same organization which made Firefox
References
External Links
Download Thunderbird (current version) - Mozilla (Official)
Download Thunderbird (version 38.5.1) - ARCHNET