Thunderbird 1.5 RC 2 released

[Azzman]

Here's what's new in Thunderbird 1.5 RC 2:

* Automated update to streamline product upgrades. Notification of an
update is more prominent, and updates to Thunderbird may now be half a
megabyte or smaller. Updating extensions has also improved.
* Sort address autocomplete results by how often you send e-mail to
each recipient.
* Spell check as you type.
* Saved Search Folders can now search across multiple accounts.
* Built in phishing detector to help protect users against email
scams.
* Podcasting and other RSS Improvements.
* Deleting attachments from messages.
* Integration with server side spam filtering.
* Reply and forward actions for message filters.
* Kerberos Authentication.
* Auto save as draft for mail composition.
* Message aging.
* Filters for Global Inbox.
* Improvements to product usability including redesigned options
interface, and SMTP server management.
* Many security enhancements.


direct download:
http://download.mozilla.org/?product=thunderbird-1.5rc2&os=win&lang=en-US

 

[John Corliss]

Here's what's new in Thunderbird 1.5 RC 2:

* Automated update to streamline product upgrades. Notification of an
update is more prominent, and updates to Thunderbird may now be half a
megabyte or smaller. Updating extensions has also improved.
* Sort address autocomplete results by how often you send e-mail to
each recipient.
* Spell check as you type.
* Saved Search Folders can now search across multiple accounts.
* Built in phishing detector to help protect users against email
scams.
* Podcasting and other RSS Improvements.
* Deleting attachments from messages.
* Integration with server side spam filtering.
* Reply and forward actions for message filters.
* Kerberos Authentication.
* Auto save as draft for mail composition.
* Message aging.
* Filters for Global Inbox.
* Improvements to product usability including redesigned options
interface, and SMTP server management.
* Many security enhancements.


direct download:
http://download.mozilla.org/?product=thunderbird-1.5rc2&os=win&lang=en-US

I hope they either make a BCC button available or at least that the
Contacts Add BCC Button extension works with 1.5 Final.

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[wald]

I hope they either make a BCC button available or at least that
the Contacts Add BCC Button extension works with 1.5 Final.

It doesn't work in the current RC's? The extension itself has a
maxVersion set to 1.6+, so it should work without problems.

Regards,
Wald

 

[John Corliss]

It doesn't work in the current RC's? The extension itself has a
maxVersion set to 1.6+, so it should work without problems.

Wald,
I don't do RCs, but thanks for pointing out that about the
maxVersion. Nice to know.

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Regards from John Corliss
I don't reply to trolls and other such idiots. No adware, cdware,
commercial software, crippleware, demoware, nagware, PROmotionware,
shareware, spyware, time-limited software, trialware, viruses or warez
please.

 

[Rili]

I hope they either make a BCC button available or at least that the
Contacts Add BCC Button extension works with 1.5 Final.

What do you mean by this?

I just use the drop menu to add BCC addresses to emails.

 

[John Corliss]

What do you mean by this?

What part don't you understand? What I said seems pretty straight forward.

I just use the drop menu to add BCC addresses to emails.

The BCC button was present by default in Mozilla and I believe,
Netscape. I use the one that's installed by the "Contacts Add BCC
Button" extension all the time. Yes, I know you can right click on an
address and select "BCC", but I prefer not to do it that way. There are
"Add to To:" and "Add to Cc:" buttons, it seems to me that there's no
reason why there shouldn't also be an "Add to Bcc:" button also by default.

Try to remember that just because you do something a certain way, that
doesn't mean that others also like to use the same technique.

--
Regards from John Corliss
I don't reply to trolls and other such idiots. No adware, cdware,
commercial software, crippleware, demoware, nagware, PROmotionware,
shareware, spyware, time-limited software, trialware, viruses or warez
please.

 

[burris]

What part don't you understand? What I said seems pretty straight
forward.


The BCC button was present by default in Mozilla and I believe,
Netscape. I use the one that's installed by the "Contacts Add BCC
Button" extension all the time. Yes, I know you can right click on an
address and select "BCC", but I prefer not to do it that way. There
are "Add to To:" and "Add to Cc:" buttons, it seems to me that
there's no reason why there shouldn't also be an "Add to Bcc:" button
also by default.

Try to remember that just because you do something a certain way,
that doesn't mean that others also like to use the same technique.

I found that if I downloaded and installed the "Nightly Tester Tools" in
the FF extensions site and then downloaded the contacts add BCC button,
it installed right away and has worked ever since.

Do you think this is too much work to do when you consider that the
entire Mozilla project is "free?"

I marvel at the dedication and support that the Mozilla experts
contribute. Thanks to them for a great program and wonderful support
that I think makes
Microsoft second rate with respect to IE and Outhouse Express..

burris

 

[John Corliss]

I found that if I downloaded and installed the "Nightly Tester Tools" in
the FF extensions site and then downloaded the contacts add BCC button,
it installed right away and has worked ever since.

Do you think this is too much work to do when you consider that the
entire Mozilla project is "free?"

Are you trolling or what? Am I supposed to be restricted from
criticizing a program simply because it's freeware? GET A GRIP!!!

I marvel at the dedication and support that the Mozilla experts
contribute. Thanks to them for a great program and wonderful support
that I think makes
Microsoft second rate with respect to IE and Outhouse Express..

Mellow out and stop blowing this all out of proportion. I make a simple
remark and you guys jump all over me. I think that the BCC button should
be a permanent part of Thunderbird and that's that. I'm entitled to my
opinions and if you don't like that, it's just too bad.
--
John Corliss
I don't reply to trolls and other such idiots. No adware, cdware,
commercial software, crippleware, demoware, nagware, PROmotionware,
shareware, spyware, time-limited software, trialware, viruses or warez
please.

 

[Rili]

It is pretty straight forward, I just didn't get your point as to me the
drop down BCC function is fine and I assumed that everyone would use it.

Are you trolling or what? Am I supposed to be restricted from
criticizing a program simply because it's freeware? GET A GRIP!!!


Mellow out and stop blowing this all out of proportion. I make a simple
remark and you guys jump all over me. I think that the BCC button should
be a permanent part of Thunderbird and that's that. I'm entitled to my
opinions and if you don't like that, it's just too bad.

I hope you are not including me as 'you guys' as I was simply clarifying
what you meant and thus possibly adding some useful input if needed
which is wasn't.

 

[Gord McFee]

Are you trolling or what? Am I supposed to be restricted from
criticizing a program simply because it's freeware? GET A GRIP!!!


Mellow out and stop blowing this all out of proportion. I make a simple
remark and you guys jump all over me. I think that the BCC button should
be a permanent part of Thunderbird and that's that. I'm entitled to my
opinions and if you don't like that, it's just too bad.

And your opinion is shared by many people in the Mozillazine forums.