Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Mozilla Thunderbird 0.6 Released

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the stopping-spam-and-looking-good dept.

KonijnenBunny writes "May 3rd sees the release of the 0.6 version of Mozilla's Thunderbird e-mail and newsgroup client, featuring improved junk-mail controls and a new brand identity, including a new Firefox-style icon. I switched from some murky client which didn't exactly have a bright outlook regarding spam to Thunderbird a while back and was not dissapointed. Grab this latest version at Mozilla.org." Mac OS X users can also enjoy the new Pinstripe theme, which matches the previous theme of the same name applied to Firefox.

21 of 479 comments (clear)

  1. So they've not renamed it? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I would have thought that they would have renamed it to fit in with Firefox. Thunderfox isn't that bad a name, is it?

    1. Re:So they've not renamed it? by jdreed1024 · · Score: 5, Funny
      Thunderfox isn't that bad a name, is it?

      Not bad. But I think the male geeks out there need something a little more manly. Like, say, ThunderCougarFalconBird.

      Car Salesman: Spotted her the moment you came in, didn't you? She's a real beauty.
      Fry: Yup, she's beautiful coffee alright.
      Salesman: No, the Ford ThunderCougarFalconBird! Nothing makes you feel more like a man than a ThunderCougarFalconBird! So how much were you thinking of spending on this ThunderCougarFalconBird?
      Fry: Sorry, I'm not here to buy.
      Salesman: I understand, and it's great that you don't care if anyone questions your sexual orientation.
      Fry: I care! I care plenty! I just don't know how to make them stop!
      Salesman: One word: ThunderCougarFalconBird.
      --
      There is no sig, there is only Zuul.
    2. Re:So they've not renamed it? by FattMattP · · Score: 5, Funny

      Continuing with the creatures of the forest theme (bird, fox) I nominate Thunderbunny as the new name.

      --
      Prevent email address forgery. Publish SPF records for y
    3. Re:So they've not renamed it? by WanChan · · Score: 2, Funny

      following the Seamonkey/Thunderbird/Firefox theme (element, animal), is it time to add one well known outlook feature? Ladies and gentlemen: Earthworm.

    4. Re:So they've not renamed it? by adamjaskie · · Score: 4, Funny

      What about Thundercat?

      Thunder Thunder! THUNDERCATS!!!!

      HOO-OOOOOOO!

      --
      /usr/games/fortune
    5. Re:So they've not renamed it? by dr_davel · · Score: 2, Funny

      One word: Thunderpants.

      --
      Never eat anything bigger than your head.
  2. Murky by Poster+Nutbag · · Score: 5, Funny

    I switched from some murky client which didn't exactly have a bright outlook regarding spam

    That's geekspeak for Outlook Express, if I remember.

    1. Re:Murky by mattjb0010 · · Score: 5, Funny

      That's geekspeak for Outlook Express

      No, a true geek refers to it as Outbreak Express

    2. Re:Murky by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      > No, a true geek refers to it as Outbreak Express

      You also laugh hysterically whenever some comedic genius says "mikey$oft", right?

    3. Re:Murky by mbbac · · Score: 5, Funny

      When I worked at Microsoft we called it Lookout.

      --

      mbbac

    4. Re:Murky by FooAtWFU · · Score: 2, Funny
      No, a true geek refers to it as Outbreak Express
      I thought it was more like Lookout Distress or something like that.
      --
      The World Wide Web is dying. Soon, we shall have only the Internet.
  3. 5....4....3...2..1 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Thunderbirds are GO!

    Sorry couldn't resist it.

  4. Re:Is there hope for Mozilla? by Finuvir · · Score: 2, Funny

    That's all good stuff, but Thenderbird is a mail client!

    --
    Why is anything anything?
  5. Re:My day just keeps getting better by Finuvir · · Score: 1, Funny

    A date?

    Well I hope you had fun on Slashdot while it lasted. Good luck in your non-geek life. *Sob*

    --
    Why is anything anything?
  6. Re:New logo by ospirata · · Score: 2, Funny

    I liked the new logo either.
    And the time I learn how to compile it on AmigaOS I guess I'll reallly start to love Thunderbird

  7. Re:My day just keeps getting better by justkarl · · Score: 1, Funny

    Here's a tip: if you want to impress her, DO NOT talk about the new Mozilla Thunderbird release, or even anything you saw on Slashdot today. Coding/opensource and chicks are mutually exclusive.

  8. Re:Oh, and the name is staying Thunderbird by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny
    As I'm sure lots of people will ask

    A likely story. You just wanted 2 (+1 Informative) posts in the same thread. Oh yes, we're on to you. :-)

  9. Re:My day just keeps getting better by trezor · · Score: 4, Funny

    I am sure your date will go really well if you inform the cute girl that you equal her asking you out, with a "technology preview" of a mail-reader.

    *grin*

    --
    Not Buzzword 2.0 compliant. Please speak english.
  10. Re:Evolution by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    "How does this compare to Ximian Evolution?"

    It's not as yellow.

  11. He's right by grahamlee · · Score: 3, Funny
    I switched from some murky client which didn't exactly have a bright outlook

    No, outlook isn't very bright.

  12. Re:Comparison To Competitors? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Here you go.

    program receives mail sends mail
    ------- ------------- ----------
    Thunderbird yes yes
    Evolution yes yes
    KMail yes yes
    mutt yes yes
    Sylpheed yes yes
    Outlook yes yes

    Your comment violated the "postercomment" compression filter. Try less whitespace and/or less repetition. Comment aborted.