Linux Desktop Email Key to Success

littlepill writes "It looks as though email clients are vital for Linux to succeed in the desktop battle. ZDNet says, "the lack of a powerful email application could hinder the adoption of Linux on the desktop". So, even though Novell's Evolution is one viable and valid product, it seems that there is a clear "message to application vendors to focus on developing a quality email application for the Linux desktop"." I'm unconvinced- I think webmail will soon be replacing client side readers for all but power users.

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Re:That can't be it

[Anonymous Coward]

You are so right! Millions of people worldwide use and swear by Outlook and other Windows mail clients because they are abominable pieces of shit! How did I not see this before? Shame on me for thinking Microsoft holds the upper hand because it has a more inconsistent user-interface, stronger customer support and help systems, and a more snappy responsive feel that is consistent through all its operating system revisions. How could I have possibly thought Microsoft holds a monopoly because it actually has a superior product? Goddamn I was being stupid. Linux rulez, d00ds. I luv my broken shitty-looking GTK apps and I will take them any day over your guideline-compliant and usable design. Fuck you and your standards. I PREFER a cluster-fuck of incoherent widget libraries! Only real men would subject themselves to this!

Thank you for showing me the way! :)