[sylpheed:31216] Re: Interested user questions

[malkajef]

As a brand new user, I'm trying S 2.4.0.

Jeff


Gene Goldenfeld wrote:
> It helps to mention the version you are using, so you can get the
> appropriate information. In any event, Win32 Sylpheed handles
> newsgroups well enough, just with a 1-2 second loading delay.
>
> As for installing 2.4.0 over 2.3.x, I always play it safe by backing
> up both Sylpheed directories, but have not had any problem installing
> on top.
>
> Jeffrey Needle <jeff.needle at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 28 Apr 2007 17:53:24 -0400
>> "malkajef" <malkajef at orthohelp.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I am playing around with Sylpheed and wanted to ask a few questions
>>> that were not in the FAQ.
>>>
>>> 1. Sylpheed cannot send HTML mail - which is fine with me.  But ca
>>> it view HTML mail sent to me?  If yes, when I reply to such messages
>>> will it send the reply as HTML or only text?
>>>
>>> 2. I am not sure from the manual whether Sylpheed can import
>>> messages and settings from Outlook Express 6 (latest version).  Can
>>> it?
>>>
>>> 3. I am assuming S can handle both email and newsgroups.  Correct?
>>>
>>> 4. How does it compare with Thunderbird for email and 40tude Dialog
>>> for newsgroups? Strong points vs. weak points.