Hello Brian,

Thank you for all the info you provided.

Rosa

"Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

"Rosa" wrote in message
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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.

All e-mail is "internet-based". You need to have a mail server on a network
somewhere.

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

Actually, there's also Windows Live Mail, which is like Outlook Express in its
operation. With a Windows Live account, you also get a calendar.

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.

There is no such thing, any more than saying that you want the "best darned
piece of pie." It depends on your individual needs and desires. Many people
love Thunderbird, some think Pegasus Mail is great, others swear by Eudora.

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

Outlook Express doesn't work on any version of Windows after XP. Outlook
does. OE doesn't have a calendar, tasks, a journal, or notes. Outlook does.
It's a full-fledged PIM (Personal Information Manager). OE can't sync with
handheld devices. Outlook can, often (but not always - it depends on the
device and the device's vendor).

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.

OE is a simpler program.

1 - I will want to set up a minimum of three email addreses, for business
and personal uses.

Both will do this.

2 - Will need an address/conact book that can handle the details of each
contact.

Either will do this, but I think Outlook is more comprehensive for this.

3 - Will need to back-up the emails and contact data fairly easily so if my
hard drives crash or the program becomes corrupt somehow I have my info that
can be quickly, easily and confidently restored to the email program for
easy
"up and running use again".

Easily done for either.

4 - Must have reputable security in place.

Both do, but in my opinion, Outlook is somewhat more secure.

5 - Must be able to handle allot of daily email to each email address where
I can separate, sort, and organize the incoming and outgoing email in a
manner I choose, such as a tree lilke structure with folders I choose to set
up and arrange.

Either

6 - Must have "average or above" email formatting abilities, with the
ability to add attachments of "most all"common types.

I have no idea what you mean by "average or above", since you don't state a
baseline. Either allows attachments of any kind. Nearly any mail client
will. As for message formatting itself, my opinion is that Outlook can do a
better job, but either is probably "good enough".

Outlook or Outlook Express? For EMAIL PURPOSES. One or the other, Why vs
Why Not?

You're comparing apples and oranges. Since much of what Outlook can do
doesn't involve mail, not allowing people to compare the entire programs is
like asking people "which is better, Notepad or Word?" Outlook is designed to
do more than handle mail. If you don't need the things it can do that don't
involve mail, why it in the comparison at all?
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Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

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