On Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:54:01 -0800, Rosa
wrote:

Hi forum members,

This is the first time I've posted at this forum, and probably the best
place for me to start to look for answers to my qustions.

I want to completely switch from my web based email, to an excellent
"client" based email program, with the emphasis on "client" based, not
internet/web based email.

With Microsoft, it appears I have two choices, Outlook, or Outlook Express.

Up front I'm stating, not interested in all the bells and whistles that may
or may not be added on to what I'm looking for in an excellent email program,
I.E. calendar, scheduling, and whatever may be available. I'm simply looking
for the best darn client based email program that exists, whether it's free,
or, I have to pay for it.

So, between Outlook and Outlook Express, what are the pros and cons about
one versus the other?

Please don't waste your time or mine tellilng me about the stuff I've stated
I'm not interested in. Simply want to compare Outlook vs Outlook Express's
email program and how either will serve me best.


You may not like my answer, but here's my view:

1. Some people will prefer Outlook and others will prefer Outlook
Express. When you get people telling you their preferences, it's very
hard to get enough good enough information to make up your own mind.

2. You're asking in an Outlook newsgroup. Almost everybody here (me,
for example) is in *this* newsgroup because they prefer Outlook to
Outlook Express.

3. You are asking about two Microsoft products. Those aren't the only
two Microsoft products to choose from (Windows Live Mail is another),
but even more important is that there are other *non*-Microsoft
products to also consider.

4. My recommendation is to ignore my preferences and everybody else's.
Try them both, as well as other e-mail programs, and decide for
yourself which works best for *you*.

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP (Windows Desktop Experience) since 2003
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