Bill Sharpe wrote:
> Alias wrote:
>> bjkrist wrote:
>>> When I try to download new messages in Outlook Express, the message
>>> says "downloading 1 of 7 messages". The messages never download and I
>>> can't download any messages. Outlook Express is therefore not
>>> functional. What is the problem? Thanks.
>>
>> Do you store email messages in the Inbox or Sent Items?
>>
>> Outhouse Distress has never really been "functional". Download and
>> install Thunderbird from www.mozilla.com/thunderbird and it will
>> import all your messages from OE during installation and use a real
>> email program with an excellent spam filter and real time spell check.
>>
>> Alias
> This problem isn't limited to OE. I've run into the same thing with
> Thunderbird on occasion. The solution offered by others to delete the
> offending message using a webmail connection has solved the problem, but
> I still wonder why the problem occurs?
>
> I prefer Thunderbird, but OE really isn't that bad...
>
> Bill

OE doesn't have a native junk filter or a real time spell check. Also,
the .dbx files have size limitations. I do like the multiple signature
feature in OE but OL has the same thing. I wish T-Bird did.

Alias