====== Thunderbird ======

[[http://www.mozilla.org/thunderbird|Mozilla Thunderbird]] is the messaging client from the [[http://www.mozilla.org|Mozilla]] Foundation. I used [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netscape_Messenger|Netscape Messenger]] since my e-mail begin-times I am just used to its handling, features and look & feel. Because Thunderbird is a direct descendant of Netscape Messenger, it is still my favourite messaging client (well, professionally I like [[archive:notes]]).

===== Reply Headers =====
By default Thunderbird marks the original message only with ''"//name// wrote:"'' when replying. Personally I like it to have a timestamp in there as well, like ''"On //date//, //Name// wrote:"''. This is quite easy to configure, just a little hidden in the Config Editor. For a more visual aid I provided a screenshot.

{{ :apps:tb-reply_header.png?direct&400|Filter on "reply_header" in the Config Editor}}

  - Go in the menu to "Menu -> Settings".
  - Navigate the dialog to "General -> Config Editor" all the way at the bottom.
  - Filter on "reply_header_type" in the config editor.

Here you will find the preference name "mailnews.reply_header_type" which has an integer value. You can set it to three values:

  * Set it to "1" (default) and you will get ''"//Name// wrote:"''
  * Set it to "2" as in my example and you will get ''"On //date//, //name// wrote:"''
  * Set it to "3" and you will get ''"//Name// wrote, On //date//:"''

===== More Information =====
For more Information like calendaring and centralized address book please check the [[apps:independence|Independence of Google]] page.

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