Mozilla Thunderbird

[Livewire]

I've just started to use Thunderbird for my email.

I must be going stupid, but I can't see a way of stopping it from
sending each message when I finish it rather than waiting for a "send
and receive" command as in OE.

Can anyone help please?

 

[Gordon]

I've just started to use Thunderbird for my email.

I must be going stupid, but I can't see a way of stopping it from
sending each message when I finish it rather than waiting for a "send
and receive" command as in OE.

Can anyone help please?

Two solutions - either work in Offline mode, (File-Work Offline) or in the
Compose screen, instead of ckicking on Send, click on File-Send later.
Unless you are on dial-up, does it matter whether it sends immediately or
not?

 

[Livewire]

Two solutions - either work in Offline mode, (File-Work Offline) or in the
Compose screen, instead of ckicking on Send, click on File-Send later.
Unless you are on dial-up, does it matter whether it sends immediately or
not?

Thanks for that; the file-send later is just what I need.

As to why, I often send huge files -- high-res TIFFs -- as attachments.
It's easier if they go when I'm not trying to upload/download anything
else.

 

[Gordon]

Thanks for that; the file-send later is just what I need.

As to why, I often send huge files -- high-res TIFFs -- as
attachments. It's easier if they go when I'm not trying to
upload/download anything else.

You're welcome - I once worked for a company (no names no packdrill but if
you're old enough and in the UK - and I see you are from your ISP - we use
that one at home as well! it was the one mentioned in the Campari
adverts....) and the mail server was clogged up solid for THREE days by one
of the designers sending HUGE great graphics files....!

 

[Livewire]

You're welcome - I once worked for a company (no names no packdrill but if
you're old enough and in the UK - and I see you are from your ISP - we use
that one at home as well! it was the one mentioned in the Campari
adverts....) and the mail server was clogged up solid for THREE days by one
of the designers sending HUGE great graphics files....!

I sympathise. Broadband helps hugely, but it can still be a hassle.

 

[Adam Piggott]

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Livewire wrote:

As to why, I often send huge files -- high-res TIFFs -- as attachments.
It's easier if they go when I'm not trying to upload/download anything
else.

Have you ever considered putting the file on a web site instead of emailing
it? Has various advantages - no clogging up your/recipients' email
client/downloads/hard disks, stops the file getting even bigger due to MIME
translation etc.

I'm currently developing a program that does this for a few clients that
send MP3 dictations to their audio typist. It PGPs the file(s) their end
then uploads it to their web site, and downloads/decrypts it at t'other
end. I'd be interested in another party to help test it further and add
features.

Pop me an email off-list if you have the time and inclination

Cheers
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Adam Piggott, Proprietor, Proactive Services (Computing).
http://www.proactiveservices.co.uk/

Please replace dot invalid with dot uk to email me.
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