In my tests over the years, it has always been annoyingly slow with random GUI issues, GnuPG crashed a lot, and mail server communication left room for improvement. It might have a sufficient number of features, that’s granted, but honestly, after my experiences with it, I’d usually recommend Sylpheed instead (if free software is mandatory).
It’s these “private” email providers. They have their access from third party clients usually barred. I didn’t really care since I was using web client for my personal email anyways. Also I only switched because my old provider went tits up and I had to either switch or start paying for the same service for more money for the one who acquired them. Only thing I miss is having all my email accounts in one place. Not really for the shared contacts or calendar, but for the convenience.
Isn’t self hosting an email server an self hosting faux pas that one should avoid to the very end. I would like not to think about if my messages are going though.
In my tests over the years, it has always been annoyingly slow with random GUI issues, GnuPG crashed a lot, and mail server communication left room for improvement. It might have a sufficient number of features, that’s granted, but honestly, after my experiences with it, I’d usually recommend Sylpheed instead (if free software is mandatory).
I never had such issues. I don’t use thunderbird anymore, but that’s because my new email provider has their stuff locked down hard.
Why did you choose that provider?
It’s these “private” email providers. They have their access from third party clients usually barred. I didn’t really care since I was using web client for my personal email anyways. Also I only switched because my old provider went tits up and I had to either switch or start paying for the same service for more money for the one who acquired them. Only thing I miss is having all my email accounts in one place. Not really for the shared contacts or calendar, but for the convenience.
I see. Is self-hosting an option for you?
Isn’t self hosting an email server an self hosting faux pas that one should avoid to the very end. I would like not to think about if my messages are going though.
It’s quite possible these days, actually. But never change a running system!