MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Mozilla Thunderbird™ 2, the latest version of
the popular, free and open source email client, is available worldwide
today. Thunderbird 2 allows users to easily manage and organize email
with tags, advanced folder views, and fast inbox and message searches.
Users can also customize Thunderbird 2 with add-ons that match
individual preferences.
“Thunderbird 2 has powerful new features and
proven security, delivering an improved e-mail experience to users
worldwide,” said Scott MacGregor, lead
engineer for Thunderbird at Mozilla. “In
Thunderbird 2, we incorporated the proven benefits of tagging to email.
Tagging initially gained popularity on blogs, photo and link-sharing
sites as an intuitive way to organize online information so users could
easily find desired content.”
Thunderbird 2 users can choose from hundreds of add-ons to customize the
application for their needs. By integrating professional networking
tools, VOIP calling, and shared address books directly into Thunderbird,
users can expand the email client into a versatile information and
communications hub.
Thunderbird 2 is built using the same open source development model as
the award-winning Mozilla Firefox Web browser. This development process
incorporates feedback directly from users and the talents of Mozilla’s
community of open source contributors to deliver a powerful, free and
modern email application.
Thunderbird 2 is available now as a free download for Windows, Mac and
Linux, in more than 30 language versions at www.getthunderbird.com.
What’s New in Thunderbird 2
Millions of users around the world rely on Thunderbird’s
ease of use, functionality and security. Thunderbird users will now
benefit from enhancements that make their email experience even better:
Message Tagging - Organize emails by assigning tags like ‘From
Mom’ or ‘Weekend
Projects’ to easily track and search for
information. Users can choose from default tags, such as Important,
Personal, To-Do, Later and Work, or create their own custom tags. Users
can also add as many tags as they want to a message.
Message History – Thunderbird 2 offers
message history navigation similar to Web browsing history navigation.
Users can move backward and forward through their messages and easily
browse through their message history.
Search - Use the find-as-you-type pane to speed up searches
within displayed messages and the quick search feature, which starts
showing search results as soon as users start typing in search terms.
Thunderbird 2 saves users time by allowing them to store searches as
folders. Rerun saved searches by clicking on the saved search folder in
the folder pane.
Easy Access to Web Mail Services –
Thunderbird 2 users can integrate and access popular Web mail services
by simply entering their user names and passwords.
Customization – Users can customize
Thunderbird 2 with hundreds of free add-ons that change the look, feel
and functionality of Thunderbird to suit their tastes. Users can also
create their own message templates to save time.
For more information on Mozilla Thunderbird 2 and how it delivers an
easier, safer email experience, visit www.mozilla.com/thunderbird/features.html.
About Mozilla Corporation
Mozilla is a global community dedicated to building free, open source
products and technologies that improve the online experience for people
everywhere. We work in the open with a highly disciplined, transparent
and cooperative development process, under the umbrella of the
non-profit Mozilla Foundation. As a wholly owned subsidiary, the Mozilla
Corporation organizes the development and marketing of Mozilla products.
This unique structure has enabled Mozilla to financially support and
cultivate competitive, viable community innovation. For more
information, visit www.mozilla.com.