Hi folks

Is there a way of utilising Outlook's intergration with other office
programs WITHOUT using Outlook as your default email program ?

For instance, I like having the ability to address an envelope in word
using contacts from my Outlook database. However these contacts are
only accessible in word if I select Outlook as my default email
program. grrrrr

"Why not just use outlook as your email program ?" I hear you ask.
Well, I have tried to, but I find thunderbird suits my needs much
better, especially in terms of smart folders. I know you can also save
searches in Outlook, but everything just seems much slower.