Vista - Good Newsreader software?

I am currently using Outlook Express to view the newsgroups and it just
seems, well, cumbersome I guess. Anyone suggest something else to use? Was
thinking about Thunderbird but thought I would ask for people's opinions
before I install anything. I'll be using the software from XP
Also what would you suggest for using for the same purpose in Vista? I
havent tried the Windows mail yet...

cheers

Bones, Windows Mail comes with the MS newsgroups already in it (You just
need to subscribe to them). Works better than OE IMHO.

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"Bones" <idonthaveone@blah.com> wrote in message
news:O9hBp0fjGHA.4044@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>I am currently using Outlook Express to view the newsgroups and it just
>seems, well, cumbersome I guess. Anyone suggest something else to use? Was
>thinking about Thunderbird but thought I would ask for people's opinions
>before I install anything. I'll be using the software from XP
> Also what would you suggest for using for the same purpose in Vista? I
> havent tried the Windows mail yet...
>
> cheers
>
>

Bones schrieb:
> I am currently using Outlook Express to view the newsgroups and it just
> seems, well, cumbersome I guess. Anyone suggest something else to use? Was
> thinking about Thunderbird but thought I would ask for people's opinions
> before I install anything. I'll be using the software from XP
> Also what would you suggest for using for the same purpose in Vista? I
> havent tried the Windows mail yet...
>
> cheers
>
>
Mozilla and its derivatives run fine on Vista:
Mozilla, SeaMonkey, FireFox and Thunderbird.
I use SeaMonkey 1.02

Roy

I personally use Agent as my newsreader, it seems to work fine in Vista so
far. It's availabe at www.forteinc.com

"Bones" <idonthaveone@blah.com> wrote in message
news:O9hBp0fjGHA.4044@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>I am currently using Outlook Express to view the newsgroups and it just
>seems, well, cumbersome I guess. Anyone suggest something else to use? Was
>thinking about Thunderbird but thought I would ask for people's opinions
>before I install anything. I'll be using the software from XP
> Also what would you suggest for using for the same purpose in Vista? I
> havent tried the Windows mail yet...
>
> cheers
>
>

On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 05:49:48 -0300, "Bones" <idonthaveone@blah.com>
wrote:

>I am currently using Outlook Express to view the newsgroups and it just
>seems, well, cumbersome I guess. Anyone suggest something else to use? Was
>thinking about Thunderbird but thought I would ask for people's opinions
>before I install anything. I'll be using the software from XP
>Also what would you suggest for using for the same purpose in Vista? I
>havent tried the Windows mail yet...
>
>cheers
>
I vote for Forte Agent now I know it runs OK in Vista. Proper
newsreader. I have not touched Lookout Express for many years and
Thunderbird whilst good is a pain in the arse to set up. Windows Mail,
dunno with MSFTs record of security howlers on OE its gonna take a lot
more than a pretty interface to get me go near it.

Jonah

On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 05:49:48 -0300, Bones wrote...
>
>I am currently using Outlook Express to view the newsgroups and it just
>seems, well, cumbersome I guess. Anyone suggest something else to use? Was
>thinking about Thunderbird but thought I would ask for people's opinions
>before I install anything. I'll be using the software from XP
>Also what would you suggest for using for the same purpose in Vista? I
>havent tried the Windows mail yet...
>
>cheers
>
>

Some people like the jump on the Agent bandwagon, but I haven't like the changes
they've made as of late. Thunderbird might server as a good alternative, but may
want to check out MesNews and 40tude Dialog. Both have a nice feel to them and a
features that Agent doesn't have yet. And they're free!

SidewaysEight
--
Unlimited Usenet Downloads / $19.95 month
http://newsguy.com/overview.htm

On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 05:49:48 -0300, "Bones" <idonthaveone@blah.com>
wrote:

>I am currently using Outlook Express to view the newsgroups and it just
>seems, well, cumbersome I guess. Anyone suggest something else to use? Was
>thinking about Thunderbird but thought I would ask for people's opinions
>before I install anything. I'll be using the software from XP
>Also what would you suggest for using for the same purpose in Vista? I
>havent tried the Windows mail yet...
>
>cheers
>

Agent (or Free Agent) all the way! I've used it for twelve years,
now. I've tried all the alternatives, but none can hold a candle to
Agent for ease of use and features. The fact that there are keyboard
shortcuts for EVERY task is what sets Agent so far above the
competitors. Once you get facile with it, all the others make you
feel as though you're stuck in quicksand.

Bones wrote:
> I am currently using Outlook Express to view the newsgroups and it just
> seems, well, cumbersome I guess. Anyone suggest something else to use? Was
> thinking about Thunderbird but thought I would ask for people's opinions
> before I install anything. I'll be using the software from XP
> Also what would you suggest for using for the same purpose in Vista? I
> havent tried the Windows mail yet...
>
> cheers
>
>

My personal favorite is Thunderbird. The latest version works fine on
Vista too. I prefer Thunderbird because it is simple, cross-platform (I
also use it on my linux box and it may have a mac version out), and
secure. It looks like you received alot of good suggestions, so try a
few and see what you like.

--
Person who run in front of car get tired.
Person who run behind car get exhausted.

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. I'm going to try a few of them out
and see which one I like best

On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 22:12:33 -0500, Gaoler <g@o.ler> wrote:

>Bones wrote:
>> I am currently using Outlook Express to view the newsgroups and it just
>> seems, well, cumbersome I guess. Anyone suggest something else to use? Was
>> thinking about Thunderbird but thought I would ask for people's opinions
>> before I install anything. I'll be using the software from XP
>> Also what would you suggest for using for the same purpose in Vista? I
>> havent tried the Windows mail yet...
>>
>> cheers
>>
>>
>
>My personal favorite is Thunderbird. The latest version works fine on
>Vista too. I prefer Thunderbird because it is simple, cross-platform (I
>also use it on my linux box and it may have a mac version out), and
>secure. It looks like you received alot of good suggestions, so try a
>few and see what you like.


There is an OS X version of Thunderbird. In fact, there are OS X
versions of almost EVERY Mozilla browser.

However, I personally abhor Thunderbird as a Usenet Client. It is a
good mailer, but a very poor Usenet Client. It doesn't have a
rich-enough rule set for Usenet reading..

This is why I stand by Forte's Agent Newsreader and Email. I don't
use Agent for email, since a large part of my email is HTML, and Agent
won't properly render HTML, but it is THE top-of-the-line Usenet
client. I've used it on my Windows boxes since it was first a public
beta.

Now that I can dual-boot between OS X and XP (and hopefully, soon,
Vista) on my Intel iMac, I use Agent exclusively for Usenet access.


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