Given the latest round of viruses targetting microsoft products it was time to make the transition to another email client. I happy to report that it was seamless and surprisingly easy. I moved from the latest version of outlook to the Mozilla Thunderbird mail application. Open source, actively developed and of course free.

Nidelven IT - Introduction to Thunderbird, part 1 (installation and configuration) Leave Outlook Express or Outlook 2000 as your default email client until **after** you have imported your email address book and email. Otherwise it won't work.

But you think, what about virus protection, i'd have to pay for that. Nope. I run Norton antivirus due to some nice rebates they provide as a hook in with Quick Tax. However, save yourself that money and get
AVG Free edition.

Moving away from Microsoft products and installing antivirus software cuts your risk substantially from the majority of viruses and trojan horses. If you are on a cable hookup you should have a firewall. Built into Windows XP or there are numerous free ones out there. Email me for suggestions if needed.