Security updates will be supported in OE as long as XP is supported. So
as long as you are happy with the Features of OE, there is no compelling
reason to change.
As for Outlook 2000, there have been 3 newer versions since then. If
you are interested in Outlook, take a look at
Slipstick Systems Outlook and Exchange Solutions Center
http://www.slipstick.com/index.htm
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Mike -
http://pages.prodigy.net/michael_santovec/techhelp.htm
"Dori A Schmetterling" wrote in message
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I just noticed this comment about no development support for OE and
Vista Windows Mail. I am still on XP SP3 (and will probably remain so
when acquiring a new machine soon, preferring to jump an iteration of
Windows).
You're implying a move to Outlook would be a safe thing to do.
I had another look at Outlook (2000) and found it does not seem to
allow the very convenient custom folders or Groups that one can create
in OE, unless I missed something. And I don't need the personal
information management (PIM) functions as I use another application.
Any comments?
DAS
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"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
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The OE development team, (and the Vista Windows Mail team), were
disbanded in June, 2006. In the past, the OE team would work with the
Office team to make sure things like the Word spell checker was
compatible. There was no one to do this last time around.
There will be no changes to OE ever. It will be supported as long as
XP is, but only as far as security issues go.
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Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA
"Hagar" wrote in message
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I opted for the Office 2003 proofing tools.
I am still curious if that was an oversight, or if MS does not
support OE any longer.
Hagen Sahm
"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
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You're welcome.
I'm one of the two, but since you didn't reply to your original
thread, who's to know? wink
Which option did you use? A free spell check, or Office 2003
proofing tools?
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Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA
"Hagar" wrote in message
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I want to thank both of you for your quick responses.
It worked and it is folks like you who make the Internet
a pleasant experience.
Thanks again
Hagen Sahm