Although not always intuitive to use, textbased
e-mail readers run much faster than their graphical counterparts. The mail command
dates back to the earliest UNIX systems (where there was no GUI). The mutt e-mail
client is popular among power users because of its capability to manage large mailboxes
and attachments efficiently.
Features inside each e-mail client can help you distinguish between them. While most e-mail clients
let you get, compose, send, and manage e-mail messages, here are a few extra features you might
look for:
Filters and spam catchers??”Thunderbird, Evolution, and other mail clients offer message
filters and junk mail detectors. You use filters to set up rules to sort incoming mail
into different folders, delete certain messages, or otherwise respond to incoming mail.
Some e-mail clients also have features that try to automatically detect when junk mail
has arrived. If you get a lot of e-mail, these can be invaluable tools for managing your
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e-mail. (Select the Tools menu from your e-mail client, and then look for a Filters or Junk
Mail selection.)
Security features??”E-mail clients such as Thunderbird (www.mozilla.com/en-US/
thunderbird/) enable you to use message encryption, digital signatures, and other
security features to keep your e-mail private.
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