Hi Ken,

Thanks for taking the time to provide me with some insight.

Regarding your four numbered answers to my six numbered questions:

Answer-1, That's why I suggested we cut to the chase in my original post
and address the questions I specifically posted.

Answer-2, Same as answer-1.

Answer-3, In my original post, I stated I was not interested in any form or
internet based, or web-based email. You suggested "Windows Live Mail". Is
that "client" based, or an "internet/web based" email set up?

Answer-4, In business, I need to be efficient when it comes to the baisics.
Rarely that means experimenting myself with all the possible options that may
be available, but most the time it means I seek the advice of those who have
experience and can cut the chase with the pros and cons, leaving the ultimate
decision to me. I don't have the time to experiement with all that's out
there. That's why I was trying to be as explicit as possible when I posted
that I'm not trying to waste people's time, just looking for the the pros and
cons between the "emailing" aspects of Outlook vs Outlook Express.

I was hoping that somebody at this forum was going to be able to present the
"facts", the "pros & cons" and provide unbiased factually answers to my
questions, based on the "experience" of those that have realistically
compared Outlook vs Outlook Express, and then can comment as I origianlly
posted on the "email aspects" of both. Not all the other addon I specificed
I was not interested in.

But I appreciate the effort Ken. Thanks again,

Rosa

"Ken Blake, MVP" wrote:

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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