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Email Client recommendation?

by Myles Sinclair
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Hello Folks,

I've been using Eudora for a few years, which I'm very happy with - but now have a specific need for which it doesn't seem able to deal with.

I have multiple domains, all of which have email addresses that are forwarded to my primary address. So, info@greatideas.com, support@anothername.com etc., all go to myles@primary.com When I reply to these emails, the response is shown as coming from my primary address.

What I would like is a desktop email client where I can select which email address is shown in the "from field", rather than as now, just having my myles@primary.com address showing as the return address.

Just wondering what other folks are using to solve this problem.

Hope someone can advise.

Many thanks,

Myles
#client #email #recommendation
  • Profile picture of the author Michael Mayhew
    I switched to Thunderbird.
    Thunderbird - Reclaim your inbox
    Was able to import my Eudora files.
    It's free too.
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    • Profile picture of the author Eric Johnson
      Have used Thunderbird for years and absolutely love it
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      • Profile picture of the author Myles Sinclair
        Hey Michael, Eric,

        Thanks for the recommendation. Does Thunderbird have a feature that allows you to specify different "from addresses" in the outgoing emails?

        Best wishes,

        Myles
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        • Profile picture of the author Andrew_Wardle
          Originally Posted by Myles Sinclair View Post

          Hey Michael, Eric,

          Thanks for the recommendation. Does Thunderbird have a feature that allows you to specify different "from addresses" in the outgoing emails?

          Best wishes,

          Myles
          Yes it does, and it is very easy to use as well. I would vote for Thunderbird as the best email client.

          Andrew
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      • Profile picture of the author nikolaaa
        I have used Thunderbird and still think that the best email client.
        Now I use yahoo pro account because have all features like desktop client
        + good antivirus
        + I can check emails from any computer
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  • Profile picture of the author Jesus Perez
    Originally Posted by Myles Sinclair View Post

    Hello Folks,

    I've been using Eudora for a few years, which I'm very happy with - but now have a specific need for which it doesn't seem able to deal with.

    I have multiple domains, all of which have email addresses that are forwarded to my primary address. So, info@greatideas.com, support@anothername.com etc., all go to myles@primary.com When I reply to these emails, the response is shown as coming from my primary address.

    What I would like is a desktop email client where I can select which email address is shown in the "from field", rather than as now, just having my myles@primary.com address showing as the return address.

    Just wondering what other folks are using to solve this problem.

    Hope someone can advise.

    Many thanks,

    Myles
    Yahoo does this too with non-yahoo addresses via SMTP. Plus unlimited storage.
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  • Profile picture of the author MommyEnterprises
    I am using Thunderbird. I was using Outlook for years, then one day it wouldn't work. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling and nothing. Looking for something similar to Outlook. Being a Firefox user, I had heard of Thunderbird and gave it a try. I have been using it over a year now and love it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Brandon Tanner
    Originally Posted by Myles Sinclair View Post

    Hello Folks,

    I've been using Eudora for a few years, which I'm very happy with - but now have a specific need for which it doesn't seem able to deal with.

    I have multiple domains, all of which have email addresses that are forwarded to my primary address. So, info@greatideas.com, support@anothername.com etc., all go to myles@primary.com When I reply to these emails, the response is shown as coming from my primary address.

    What I would like is a desktop email client where I can select which email address is shown in the "from field", rather than as now, just having my myles@primary.com address showing as the return address.

    Just wondering what other folks are using to solve this problem.

    Hope someone can advise.

    Many thanks,

    Myles
    I have Thunderbird setup very similar to what you described. I have several email accounts setup in it, that all get forwarded to one generic account which I keep at the very top of the program. I keep that account "maximized", and all the other accounts "minimized". This greatly reduces the clutter and makes it much easier to deal with (BTW I use a plug-in called 'Folderpane Tools' to move the folders/accounts around).

    If you set it up like this, whenever you reply to an email from the main (generic) account, it will automatically use the correct (pre-forwarded) email account in the 'From' field. Works perfectly.

    If you need any help setting it up like that, just PM me.
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    • Profile picture of the author Myles Sinclair
      Wow, Thanks everybody for all the feedback and advice. I really appreciate it.

      Looks like Thunderbird has emerged as a firm favourite with most folks. I'll install it over the weekend and have a play with it.

      Thanks again!

      Best wishes,

      Myles
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