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Old 06-05-2008
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I have been using Outlook Express for 2 personal email addresses I have that are Hotmail addresses. I got an email from Windows Live that they will no longer be allowing people to use Outlook Express for getting their Hotmail email as of June 30. They suggest using Windows Live Mail. I have Outlook on my computer, but it runs really slow.

I think Outlook may be the best for my VA business email (Right now I just check it via web mail). I could add my VA email and my 2 personals on there, but it slows my PC down a bunch. Anyway, are there any other email programs out there that are good?
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Hi Kellie, I'm on Windows Live Mail after transitioning to a new laptop with Vista and it was an easy move, the program is great and doesn't use a lot of resources.

Before that I was on Outlook Express and that was good too.

I'm not sure what else is available other than Thunderbird, which is supposed to be good (I've heard from a number of clients who use it without complaint.)
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I use Thunderbird and absolutely love it. I know a lot of people use Outlook and like it but I had a lot of problems with it. I will say that I liked the integrated calendar but I have other solutions (google calendar that syncs with my blackberry) so I'm happy. I am big Mozilla fan...firefox and thunderbird user.
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I use Outlook for my two business email addresses, my personal email address and two client email addresses and have never had an issue with Outlook slowing my computer down. How old/fast is your computer?
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Hi Everyone,

I use Outlook 2007 and use 2003 (at work), but I love Outlook!!! I am lost without it; I have used other similar programs but I again I am a big fan of Microsoft *(I miss WordPerfect).

I also like using Outlook Business Contact Manger and I have download the travel version to my smart phone (DASH) and it is a huge help when I meeting with my clients.

Here are some tips that may help you.

1. Will you be using this on your mobile phone (smart or pda)
2. How will you be using it?
3. What features do you think you need?
4. Which one will have more growth for you in the future?
5. The cost.

I hope it helps.

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I agree with everyone about Outlook! Outlook is the best option for me!
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