If you're eagerly anticipating Rust and native Exchange support in Thunderbird, have questions, or want to know what this is all about, you'll want to tune into our next Community Office Hours on April 23 at 16:00 UTC. 🦀

We'll have three of our Rust developers, including @brendan and @leftmostcat to provide info and answer questions and be in our new Big Blue Button room, provided by @kde ! Find out all the details here: https://blog.thunderbird.net/2024/04/april-2024-community-office-hours-rust-and-exchange-support/ 💙

#Thunderbird #Rust #Development

April 2024 Community Office Hours: Rust and Exchange Support - The Thunderbird Blog

Thunderbird developers discuss enabling Rust in Thunderbird, using Rust to provide native Exchange support, and their future plans.

^{Monica Ayhens-Madon (The Thunderbird Blog)}

I really appreciate Thunderbird's team, and these updates are going to finally put it into the running with other modern offerings. I migrated to using it as my daily driver for email management a few years ago, and I'm glad I did, but I'm also so excited to be looking at desktop improvements and an android app.

#Thunderbird #Email #EmailClient #OpenSource #Mozilla #Android #Software

You've got questions, and we've got answers! We took feedback from recent social media, mailing lists, and in-person conferences, gave it to our team in last month's office hours, and then turned those answers into a blog! 📖

So if you want to know more about Thunderbird for Android features, or when full sender names are coming, read this short and sweet post full of information! 💡

https://blog.thunderbird.net/2024/04/team-thunderbird-answers-your-most-frequently-asked-questions/

#Thunderbird #OpenSource #Community

Team Thunderbird Answers Your Most Frequently Asked Questions

Exchange support & add-ons for Thunderbird mobile? True conversation view on desktop? The team answers your most frequently asked questions.

^{Monica Ayhens-Madon (The Thunderbird Blog)}

After a stable release of K-9 Mail, our Android team usually spends a couple weeks fixing bugs. The bug hunt takes center stage in this month's #Android progress report, with cketti and Wolf ironing out a BUNCH of them.

https://blog.thunderbird.net/2024/04/thunderbird-for-android-k-9-mail-march-2024-progress-report/

#Thunderbird #K9Mail #FOSS

Thunderbird for Android / K-9 Mail: March 2024 Progress Report

It was a busy month! Here's our monthly progress report detailing our work to transform K-9 Mail into Thunderbird for Android.

^{cketti (The Thunderbird Blog)}

Instead of blowing a shitload of donation money on #AI bs, how about you actually focus on what really matters, @mozilla ?

Like:

• making #Firefox great and not a marginally less shitty browser compared to #Google #Chrome / #GoogleChrome...
• making @thunderbird / #Thunderbird a really good #mail client and not a marginally less shitty #eMail program than #Microsoft #Outlook / #MicrosoftOutlook and #Apple Mail #AppleMail ...

Seriously:

1. log off
2. get outside
3. touch grass
4. take a good and long sleep
5. rethink what you just posted
6. undo the harm you just did.

Sincerely,
A longterm Firefox and Thunderbird user.

We want to find bugs before our users do! So, since the release of 115 Supernova, we’ve been putting a much stronger focus on improving our automated testing.

Read all about it in this new blog from Staff Engineer Geoff Lankow:

https://blog.thunderbird.net/2024/04/automated-testing-how-we-catch-thunderbird-bugs-before-you-do/

#Thunderbird #QA #Development #Bugs

Automated Testing: How We Catch Thunderbird Bugs Before You Do

We're improving the state of our automated testing, so we can catch bugs BEFORE users do. Learn more inside!

^{Geoff Lankow (The Thunderbird Blog)}

#Peertube video by the official #Thunderbird account!

ThunderbirdLove = ++

We're often asked "When can I use Thunderbird in my browser?" It's a logical question! After all, Thunderbird was built on top of Firefox technologies, right?

Let's have a quick chat about it:

PeerTube: https://tilvids.com/w/fUUkxQCFvVJdPgxx8b9saw

YouTube: https://youtu.be/LQwgG2sLIVE

#Thunderbird #Firefox #Webmail

Thunderbird In Your Browser: Will It EVER Happen?

Thunderbird was built on top of Firefox browser technology, right? So could there ever be a webmail view of Thunderbird? We hear this question a lot, so let's talk about it! 🔗 NEED SUPPORT? Thunderbird Community Support: https://mzla.

^TILvids

🕘 December 2009: Maybe you were upgrading your computer to the new Windows 7, or checking out Ubuntu 9.10. Perhaps you were pouring all your free time into Valve’s ridiculously fun survival shooter Left 4 Dead 2. And maybe, just maybe, you were eagerly anticipating installing Thunderbird 3.0…

Step back into the Thunderbird Time Machine as Jason looks at what made this such a landmark release!

https://blog.thunderbird.net/2024/04/thunderbird-time-machine-thunderbird-3-0/

#FOSS #Thunderbird #Retro

Thunderbird Time Machine: Was Thunderbird 3.0 Worth The Wait?

After a 2-year development cycle, Thunderbird 3.0 finally released late 2009 with a bunch of new feature milestones. Was it worth the wait?

^{Jason Evangelho (The Thunderbird Blog)}

Thunderbird Email client Progresses with Exchange Compatibility

#thunderbird #mozilla #opensource #email

https://linuxiac.com/thunderbird-progresses-with-exchange-compatibility/

Thunderbird Progresses with Exchange Compatibility

March 2024's Thunderbird Digest reveals Exchange Autodiscovery and OAuth compatibility improvements in the latest update.

^{Bobby Borisov (Linuxiac)}

We hear you: it IS frustrating that Thunderbird doesn't have a proper conversation view! It's finally time to answer WHY, and explain what we're doing to solve it.

It all started about 20 years ago...

PeerTube: https://tilvids.com/w/3wkuHE1GhpZXA5Z17LGGba

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3dyGB9oHe4

#Thunderbird #OpenSource #Development

When Will Thunderbird Get A PROPER Conversation View?

It's a great question. And a frustrating situation. Why doesn't Thunderbird have a proper threaded view that includes your SENT messages? Alex explains the blocker, and what we're doing to solve it.

^TILvids

Oh snap! Good news, Linux users: we're adding the Thunderbird Snap, previously maintained by the awesome Ubuntu desktop team, to our officially supported Linux packages! 📦 🐧

Learn all about why we made the change, what it means and what to expect, and where to report issues in our blog post.

https://blog.thunderbird.net/2024/04/thundersnap-why-were-helping-maintain-the-thunderbird-snap-on-linux/

#Thunderbird #Linux #Snap

ThunderSnap! Why We're Helping Maintain The Thunderbird Snap On Linux

In the spirit of free software, we want to support as many users as possible. That's why we're officially supporting the Thunderbird Snap.

^{Heather Ellsworth (The Thunderbird Blog)}

Schleswig-Holstein geht voran:

#LibreOffice statt M$ Office
#Linux statt Windows
#Thunderbird statt Outlook
#Nextcloud statt Sharepoint

Das Kabinett hat den Startschuss für den Umstieg auf freie Software gegeben - ein Gewinn für #IT-Sicherheit, #Datenschutz und die heimische Digitalwirtschaft.

Langfristiges Ziel ist die vollständige digitale Souveränität des Landes.

https://www.schleswig-holstein.de/DE/landesregierung/ministerien-behoerden/I/_startseite/Artikel2024/II/240403_digitalsouveraene_verwaltung.html

Wir ziehen den Hut und wünschen eine erfolgreiche Umsetzung!🎩

#OpenSource #DigitaleSouveränität

Einstieg in den Umstieg

Schleswig-Holstein setzt künftig auf einen digital souveränen IT-Arbeitsplatz in der Landesverwaltung – das hat das Kabinett nun beschlossen.

^{schleswig-holstein.de}

I don't like the mentioned #Mozilla stuff (like accounts and Sync).

Will this kind of features limited to the #Thunderbird version of the code base?

This is so f***** up!! O_O

Be aware when you receive HTML emails (who doesn't?)!

https://gruene.social/@weddige/112190338668045392

#HTML #HTMLmail #CSS
#Phishing #SCAM
#SocialEngineering
#Thunderbird #Outlook
#KoboldLetters

Konstantin Weddige (@weddige@gruene.social)

Attached: 1 image Welcome to another edition of "Is this phishing?" Assume the email is in principle plausible and the transaction ID exists. What is the worst that can happen if you press send? #phishing

^{gruene.social}

When Thunderbird for Android is ready for release, what will the upgrade path from K-9 Mail look like? Will both apps co-exist? Where does Mozilla Sync fit in?

Alex answers some of your burning questions about our Android plans in this short clip from our recent Community Office Hours session.

https://tilvids.com/w/wGoySntAhuVxpnniETxaJG

#Android #Thunderbird #K9Mail

Thunderbird for Android: Should You Upgrade From K-9 Mail?

When Thunderbird for Android is ready for release, how will you upgrade from K-9 Mail? Will you even need to? Will both apps co-exist? Where does Mozilla Sync fit in? Alex answers a lot of burning questions about our Android plans.

^TILvids

We've got a new Developer Digest, and this one is full of updates on Rust and Exchange support, a better mailing list subscription experience, and a successful ESMification! 🎉

Read all about these developments and small but meaningful fixes and upgrades here: https://blog.thunderbird.net/2024/04/thunderbird-monthly-development-digest-march-24/

#Thunderbird #Development #Rust

Thunderbird Monthly Development Digest: March 2024 - The Thunderbird Blog

In this month's Thunderbird Development Digest, Alex updates us on Rust and Exchange, list management, and successful ESMification.

^{Alessandro Castellani (The Thunderbird Blog)}

So when is native Exchange Support coming to Thunderbird - and what role does Rust play? Get the answer in this clip from our most recent office hours! 📼 🦀

Also, this video and ALL our videos going forward will have German subtitles. Ausgezeichnet! 🇩🇪

https://tilvids.com/w/u3MGYXHcNcS8G6HVHh2QoB

#Thunderbird #Exchange #Rust

Q&A: EXCHANGE Support In Thunderbird (Desktop + Android)

Is support for Microsoft's Exchange protocol coming to the desktop version of Thunderbird? What about K-9 Mail and Thunderbird for Android? What's the timeline? Here's your answer in a short video clip from our recent Community Office Hours session.

^TILvids

Are some of your messages in Thunderbird's Dark Mode hard to read? While we work on a more permanent fix, this Bugzilla report has some useful workarounds. 🌙

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1872348

#Thunderbird #ThunderbirdTips #DarkMode

There is a good discount on the #FOSS conference in #Zagreb in May - why don't you combine your thrust for knowledge with a nice trip.

https://www.dorscluc.org/2024/03/hop-into-dors-cluc-2024-with-our-exclusive-easter-discount/

I most probably will be there speaking about #heavymetal #thunderbird and maybe #osm.

Hop into DORS/CLUC 2024 with Our Exclusive Easter Discount! - DORS/CLUC

As the spring season unfolds, bringing with it a sense of renewal and growth, we at DORS/CLUC 2024 are excited to share some exhilarating news with our esteemed community.

^{andrei (DORS/CLUC)}

Thunderchat Alert! 🚨

Community Office Hours start in ONE hour at 17:00 UTC! Today's format is Open Forum and FAQs, so bring your questions and comments and we'll bring the team! Find out how to join in the blog post: https://blog.thunderbird.net/2024/03/march-2024-community-office-hours-open-forum-and-faq/

#Thunderbird #Community #OpenSource

March 2024 Community Office Hours: Open Forum and FAQ

The March 2024 Thunderbird Community Office Hours invites questions from the community in an open forum format.

^{Monica Ayhens-Madon (The Thunderbird Blog)}

I still adore this screenshot.

Also, some interesting @thunderbird trivia: In 2004, blazing fast internet access wasn't nearly as widespread as it is now, so Mozilla offered to send installation CD-ROMs to users for $5.95.

#WindowsXP #Firefox #Thunderbird #History

Being a #Gnome fanboy, I happily use the #Evolution mail client for most of my professional correspondence, but I also like to have my private e-mail handled in a separate client.

In most cases, my go-to option for this is #Thunderbird. Today, however, I installed #Mailspring on one of my machines (a fork of #NylasMail, as I read?). It looks and feels pretty good on first sight. Does anyone have experiences with that #opensource client on #Linux?

https://www.getmailspring.com/

#email #foss

Mailspring | The best free email app

Mailspring: The open-source, extensible email app for Mac, Linux, and Windows with open tracking, link click tracking, contacts enrichment data and more.

^{www.getmailspring.com}

It's time for our Community Office Hours this Wednesday March 27 at 17:00 UTC and the topics are up to you! We'll answer live questions, questions sent to officehours@thunderbird.net, and some of the questions we heard most at SCaLE! 🤔 🐧

Find out how to join us in the blog, and note the shift in day and in UTC! Silly spring time changes. 🗓️ ⏰

https://blog.thunderbird.net/2024/03/march-2024-community-office-hours-open-forum-and-faq/

#Thunderbird #Community #OpenSource

March 2024 Community Office Hours: Open Forum and FAQ

The March 2024 Thunderbird Community Office Hours invites questions from the community in an open forum format.

^{Monica Ayhens-Madon (The Thunderbird Blog)}

Today's Thunderbird Tip is something you'll want to bookmark if you use Thunderbird with Microsoft hosted accounts. Our Knowledge Base (KB) article on Microsoft OAuth is up to date - and we're staying alert to keep this resource current and helpful. 📖 ✨

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/microsoft-oauth-authentication-and-thunderbird-202

#Thunderbird #OAuth