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dawn8

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Hi everyone,

I've just got a new computer with the latest os system on it - Yipee

I'm used to using Outlook Express on OS9 for my emails - is this the usual one to use on this new system? If not, what should I be using? (I don't like the mail programme that comes with the system.)

How can I transfer all the messages from my old computer to the new one?

I also need to know how I can transfer my favourites from internet explorer on the old computer?

Thanks for any help.

Dawn
 
dawn8 said:
Hi everyone,

I've just got a new computer with the latest os system on it - Yipee

I'm used to using Outlook Express on OS9 for my emails - is this the usual one to use on this new system? If not, what should I be using? (I don't like the mail programme that comes with the system.)

How can I transfer all the messages from my old computer to the new one?

I also need to know how I can transfer my favourites from internet explorer on the old computer?

Thanks for any help.

Dawn
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You will probably use Mail, the email app that is bundled with MacOS X. It provides easy import of OE mail. When I bought my MacOS X computer, I networked worked it with my old Mac and copied every file over. I then imported my email from Eudora with ease. You can do the same thing with OE.
 
As I said in my previous post I don't like the Mail programme that comes with the OS as it's a bit basic.
 
Its true, it is basic :) but i don't think id ever use anything else. I find it just right, reliable, stable...

Plus there are good plugins for it out there :) if you ever do need more from it. Also like the way PGP works with it.

I used to use Eudora and Entourage, not going back.

But thats just my opinion.

Have you actually tried using it a while? You have nothing to lose by trying it or using it in tandem with something else.
 
I used to have OutLook on 9 Sytem, then switched to MacOSX and using Entourage. It work great than Outlook.
 
dawn8 said:
I'm used to using Outlook Express on OS9 for my emails - is this the usual one to use on this new system? If not, what should I be using?
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'Outlook Express' does not exist on MacOS X, Microsoft 'Entourage', part of the Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac, does.

dawn8 said:
(I don't like the mail programme that comes with the system.)
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You and many. 'Mail' has its good points; yet, lacks in features of other MacOS X e-Mail'er applications.

Other e-Mail'er applications to consider are:

'Eudora' [shareware - or free mode - http://www.eudora.com
'GyazMail' [shareware - http://www.gyazsquare.com/gyazmail/index.php
'MailSmith' [shareware - http://www.barebones.com/products/mailsmith
'PowerMail' [shareware - http://www.ctmdev.com
'Thunderbird' [freeware - http://www.mozilla.org/projects/thunderbird

You can also go to http://www.pure-mac.com/email.html for links, etc., of all of the above applications; and more.

dawn8 said:
How can I transfer all the messages from my old computer to the new one?
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This is dependent on each e-Mail'er application.

'Opera' (a web browser, with e-Mail support) and 'Thunderbird' do not list 'Outlook Express' among the possible files to import. Here, it did recogonize 'Eudora' and Netscape 'Communicator'.
'Eudor' did list 'Outlook Express'.

On your original Mac, the 'Outlook Express' files are located in the 'Documents:Microsoft User Data' folder. In here should be the 'Identities', 'Outlook Express Temp', and 'Script Menu items' folders. The desired material [files and folders] is in the 'Identities' folder.

Once you decide on which MacOS X e-Mail'er(s) you intend to you - post such [the e-Mail'er(s) name and version number(s)], for further assistance.

dawn8 said:
I also need to know how I can transfer my favourites from internet explorer on the old computer?
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Again, this is dependent on each web browser application, and whether you have the two Macs connected (via an ethernet cable - directly connected, to a router, or wireless) or intend to use a USB RAM [Thumb] drive to transfer the files, etc.

'Camino' http://www.caminobrowser.org 'Internet Explorer' (for MacOS X), 'OmniWeb' http://www.omnigroup.com/applications/omniweb and "Safari' can import your System 9.x or earlier 'Internet Explorer' favorites.
'Shiira' http://hmdt-web.net/shiira/index-e.html does not import bookmarks / favorites; but, by dragging the 'favorites.html' file onto a 'Shiira' window, one can generate a bookmark / favorite per each hypertext link clicked on.

Also, after importing - some manual operation may be need, such as with 'OmniWeb' to have the added bookmark(s) / Favorite(s) actually added to the Bookmarks menu.

On your original Mac, the 'Internet Explorer' favorites file(s) is / are in the 'System Folder:preferences:Explorer' folder.

Please reply specifying the the web browser(s), and related version number(s), on the new Mac. Only then can specific assistance be provided.
 
Thanks for all the replies!! I'll take a look at those other programs and see what suits me best. Thanks everyone.
 
I think that is the key. You have to find what you like and works best for you. I use Mail.app, because it meets my needs well enough. If you need for functions, certainly one of those programs mentioned will work.
My experience with Entourage is a love-hate one. I think in theory an all-in-one program is great (calendar, email, etc). My opinion is Entourage becomes clumbsy to work with after awhile. Plus, Entourage is memory hunger, while Mail.app is not.
 
Hi All,

I decided to go with Entourage as its more like what I'm used to and I needed Office 2004 anyway. I'm sure there may well be things that I don't like (is any program perfect?!?!) but for now I'm happy.

Thanks barhar - I managed to get everything imported with your help.

Dawn
 
My problem with Entourage is that it will conceal some of my messages. Luckily, MacOS X Mail has the same access to all of my messages as Entourage, including Exchange. The difference is that Mail shows all of my messages. I use Entourage with my firm's Exchange server. However, I also run MacOS X Mail in parallel to Entourage. In this way, I know which messages are concealed by Entourage.

Lest there be any confusion: The messages of concern remain on the Exchange server and are viewable using Mail. However, they are not viewable using Entourage. These messages are not flagged in any way to the best of my knowledge.
 
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