Thunderbird vs. Eudora


 Thunderbird

 Eudora

 Pros:

  • Accessible from multiple locations
  • Free, no ads
  • Open source, so constantly developed by a team of volunteers
  • Interactive Idap directory support
  • Trainable junk mail filters
  • No error messages about table of contents being out-of-date
  • No remote instance errors
  • Better security features

 Pros:

  • Polished user interface developed over several years
  • Built-in features that get updated with the program updates
  • Tabbed viewing
  • Timed message feature
  • Good group email feature

 Cons:

  • Basic program, must add extensions for extra features
  • No tabbed viewing
  • Attachments are kept on the server unless you save them to M: drive
  • No queued (timed) messages
  • No built-in signature editor

 Cons:

  • Stored messages accessible only on-campus
  • Ad-supported
  • Junk email controls only with paid version
  • No future development 

 

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