Web Mail or Client Mail

[tommyvin]

I'm using Windows XP and AT&T Web Mail. A few minutes ago I clicked on
Internet Options/Program tab. I noticed in the E-mail: line "Microsoft
Outlook."

My question is: Would there be any advantage in setting up Outlook Express?
Does a Client Mail program have benefits that Web Mail does not have?

My second question is: If I stay with Web Mail, should I change that line in
the Internet Options/Program tab? The dropdown menu has several options, none
of which seem appropriate - Outlook Express, MSN Explorer, Windows Live Mail.
Should I just type in AT&T Mail or leave well enough alone?

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

I'm using Windows XP and AT&T Web Mail. A few minutes ago I clicked on
Internet Options/Program tab. I noticed in the E-mail: line "Microsoft
Outlook."

My question is: Would there be any advantage in setting up Outlook Express?
Does a Client Mail program have benefits that Web Mail does not have?

My personal view is that an E-client (Outlook Express, Outlook, or any
of many other choices) is a *much* better way to read and send E-mail
than a web-based client.

I am glad to have web-mail available for my E-mail, but I use it only
when traveling and using a public computer. Every time I do it, I am
reminded of how slow and clunky, and poor a choice is it.

But my preferences shouldn't matter to you. Try it for yourself and
make your own decisions.

 

[dadiOH]

I'm using Windows XP and AT&T Web Mail. A few minutes ago I clicked on
Internet Options/Program tab. I noticed in the E-mail: line "Microsoft
Outlook."

My question is: Would there be any advantage in setting up Outlook
Express? Does a Client Mail program have benefits that Web Mail does
not have?

Easier, simpler, faster, automatic log on. Etcetera.
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My second question is: If I stay with Web Mail, should I change that
line in the Internet Options/Program tab? The dropdown menu has
several options, none of which seem appropriate - Outlook Express,
MSN Explorer, Windows Live Mail. Should I just type in AT&T Mail or
leave well enough alone?

Leave it alone. You can't type in things anyway, just select one that is
already available to you from the list.

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