From owner-freebsd-newbies@FreeBSD.ORG Mon Nov 15 13:05:42 2004 Return-Path: Delivered-To: freebsd-newbies@freebsd.org Received: from mx1.FreeBSD.org (mx1.freebsd.org [216.136.204.125]) by hub.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 686DC16A4D1 for ; Mon, 15 Nov 2004 13:05:42 +0000 (GMT) Received: from mail9.messagelabs.com (mail9.messagelabs.com [194.205.110.133]) by mx1.FreeBSD.org (Postfix) with SMTP id 1B0C443D39 for ; Mon, 15 Nov 2004 13:05:41 +0000 (GMT) (envelope-from Michael.Walker2@capita.co.uk) X-VirusChecked: Checked X-Env-Sender: Michael.Walker2@capita.co.uk X-Msg-Ref: server-34.tower-9.messagelabs.com!1100523938!13918212!1 X-StarScan-Version: 5.4.2; banners=-,-,- X-Originating-IP: [193.130.89.132] Received: (qmail 4794 invoked from network); 15 Nov 2004 13:05:38 -0000 Received: from unknown (HELO ems-capmime.enterprise.capita.zone) (193.130.89.132) by server-34.tower-9.messagelabs.com with SMTP; 15 Nov 2004 13:05:38 -0000 Received: from capitawemnt07.central.ad.capita.co.uk (unverified) by ems-capmime.enterprise.capita.zone ; Mon, 15 Nov 2004 13:05:43 +0000 Received: by capitawemnt07.central.ad.capita.co.uk with Internet Mail Service (5.5.2657.72) id ; Mon, 15 Nov 2004 13:03:24 -0000 Message-ID: From: "Walker, Michael" To: Graham Bentley , "FreeBSD-Newbies (E-mail)" Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 13:05:32 -0000 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2657.72) Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.1 Subject: RE: FreeBSD as Desktop X-BeenThere: freebsd-newbies@freebsd.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.1 Precedence: list List-Id: Gathering place for new users List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 13:05:42 -0000 > OK for email - what is the closest thing to KMail that > doesnt require all the QT / K stuff to be loaded ? I have > tried Mahogany and Mullberry but they both crash at > certain points and seem a bit unstable. The emphasis > is on smaller / lighter and dont really need calender > like Evolution. Thunderbird seems a bit clunky. Would > welcome suggestions :) > > Also, any apps that are not as obvious that may be > usefull in an office environment - thanks for suggestions. > > Graham I have personally never used KMail, but for a lightweight console client try mutt or pine. Pine AFAIK has had some serious security issues in the past, but I am not aware of its current state in regard to security. And I have never had any issues with mutt. HTH Mick Walker ********************************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential, and may be subject to legal privilege, and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error or think you may have done so, you may not peruse, use, disseminate, distribute or copy this message. Please notify the sender immediately and delete the original e-mail from your system. Computer viruses can be transmitted by e-mail. Recipients should check this e-mail for the presence of viruses. The Capita Group and its subsidiaries accept no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. ***********************************************************************************