You may hear more about the Web, but email is still the number-one use of the Internet. Most Internet users get their start by using Electronic Mail. After sending a few hesitant messages, followed up by a telephone call to ask if the mail arrived, most email users quickly become comfortable with the system. How works is simple.
Email is passed from one machine to another, on the Internet, until it finally arrives at its destination. One of two programs that people new to the Internet want are email programs and Web browsers. An email address looks like this: user@somewhere.com or user@somewhere.net or user@somewhere.org, or user@somewhere.edu, or thebigguy@somewhere.gov, and so on.

The Bat

Version: 1.00 Build 1332 Last Modified: April 20, 1998 File Name: the_bat.exe Size: 1,259,287 Available as: Shareware (30 day trial) "Newbies": Click on the .exe file, once it's downloaded and The Bat will install itself. Homepage: http://www.ritlabs.com/the_bat/ Description: A small but feature rich e-mail client featuring an intuitive graphical user interface based on Win32 API, fully configurable multiple POP account handling, comprehensive mail dispatcher helps you manage mail on the server if preferred, message filtering, multi-lingual support, and much much more. Rating:

Calypso

Version: 2.40.41 Last Modified: April 21, 1998 File Name: calypso.exe Size: 3,412,415 Available as: Shareware "Newbies": Calypso will be easy to set up and use. Homepage: http://www.mcsdallas.com Description: Calypso allows users to simultaneously access and view multiple e-mail accounts from one mailbox. Calypso is designed to automatically send the message from the account that originally received it. In addition, Calypso has added a right click option, "Add Address," that allows the user to add the name of the sender to the address book. Unread messages are listed in bold to help distinguish between read and unread messages; Spell checker now highlights misspelled words and can be configured to ignore original text in forwarded, redirected or replied messages, or will automatically spell check messages before they are sent; Users can start a message from the Address Book folder by selecting an address or addresses and selecting "Compose." The selected addresses are automatically entered in the "To" field; A right click option was added to "send now" for messages in the Pending folder. Rating:

CanineMail

Version: .80 Beta Build 8 Last Modified: April 21, 1998 File Name: canine80.exe Size: 2,538,496 Available as: Shareware "Newbies": CanineMail will be easy to set up. Just double click on the canine80.exe file and CanineMail will do the rest. Homepage: http://www.ajcs.on.ca/canine.html Description: Canine Mail seamlessly integrates checking of up to 99 separate POP3 or Hotmail accounts. Sending email is a breeze, and stylish with Microsoft's Rich Text Format. Canine Mail includes all the features you'd expect from an email client (address book, signature, outbox etc.) while incorporating all the features of a mail notifier (minimizing to the system tray, sounds on new mail, HTML receiving etc.) but takes much less memory and system resources than a client like Eudora. Not only that, but Canine has a Built-in Web Browser that loads in a flash. Because Canine Mail uses RTF, you can drag and drop files from Windows 95 and it will be placed in the email as an object. For example, drag a GIF file into the email and it will appear! Canine Mail can be purchased for $29.95 (US). NOTICE: Canine Requires Microsoft Internet Explorer v4 a Free Download. Rating:

dMail for Windows

Version: 1.4 Beta 2 Last Modified: April 3, 1997 File Name: dmail14b.zip Size: 587,960 Available as: Shareware "Newbies": dMail will be easy to set up and use. Homepage: http://www.demos.su Description: dMail provides comfortable, powerful, and user-friendly environment for reading, writing, and transferring electronic messages, and the whole functionality is at the tip of your fingers, just a mouse click away. dMail also has excellent features to help you organize your E-mail: a number of sorting and filter options to put everything into its place, and much more. The toolbar provides instant access to frequently used options. dMail has everything you expect to find in a powerful mail application, but there is more: it is especially convenient when you need to communicate with people that are using e-mail in Russia. Supports: UUCP (modem & TCP/IP), POP3, SMTP (client & server), NNTP. Gate to/from MSMail, Exchange. (MAPI) Rating:

E-Mail Ferret

Version: 86 Last Modified: September 21, 1996 File Name: eferret086.exe Size: 516,096 Available as: Freeware "Newbies": Email Ferret will be easy to set up, however, you may need help to configure it. HomePage: http://www.vironix.com/netferret/emailferret.htm Description: Email Ferret integrates into the Find menu on the Start Button to provide email address lookup capabilities in a familiar format. Best of all, it's supported by advertisers so it's free. Rating:

Eudora Light for Windows 3.1/Win95

Version: 3.0.5 Last Modified: October 30, 1997 File Name: eul305.exe Size: 4,594,187 Available as: Freeware, i.e.; send in a postcard and it's yours free "Newbies": Eudora Light sets itself up, however, you may need help to configure it. HomePage: http://www.qualcomm.com/quest/ Mac version: Eudora MAC version Size: 2,132,080 Description: One of the Best winsock email applications on the Internet. Feature for feature this free email program is used by more than 10 million. If you want an email program that is simple to use, plus has most of the bells and whistles, this is the one. Rating:

Eudora Pro

Version: Pro 4.0.1 Beta 327 Last Modified: April 8, 1998 File Name: 401b327.exe Size: 5,416,638 Available as: Shareware "Newbies": Eudora Pro sets itself up. It comes with a setup wizard that helps you through this process. You will need your email info from your ISP. HomePage: http://www.qualcomm.com/quest/ Mac version: Eudora MAC version Size: 2,132,080 Description: One of the Best winsock email applications on the Internet. Feature for feature this free email program is used by more than 10 million. If you want an email program that is simple to use, plus has most of the bells and whistles, this is the one. Rating:

E-Mail Notify 16-bit

Version: 1.0.1 Last Modified: September 1995 File Name: e101w16.zip Size: 174,437 Available as: Freeware "Newbies": This program will be easy to set up, and use. 32-bit version: Windows 95 version Size: 224,593 Description: A background winsock email that will retrieve all the headers from email waiting on your server. Rating:

Mail Express 97

Version: 97.3.18 Last Modified: March 18, 1997 File Name: freeme.exe Size: 1,957,376 Available as: Freeware "Newbies": Mail Express sets itself up, you may need help when configuring though. HomePage: http://www.cybercreek.com/ccme/ Description: A nice email client that features: *comes with a built-in spell checker so you do not need to purchase Microsoft Office just to send email without errors *RTF (Rich Text Format) Mail Message format. We acheived this by combining the MicroSoft RTF standard with HTML, and Plain Text (non-formatted text). By doing this you are empowered to write email in different fonts, and your recipient will receive that message exactly as you sent it *CyberCreek RSR (Rapid Send Receive) allows simultaneous sending and receiving of email. Rating:

Microsoft Internet Mail for Windows 95

Version: 1.0 Build 1161 Last Modified: April 1, 1997 File Name: mailnews.exe File Size: 1,187,544 Available as: Freeware "Newbies": This should be easy to set up, however, you may need help to configure MSI Mail. HomePage: http://www.microsoft.com/ie/platform/imn.htm Description: Microsofts new email application, which is serious competition for Eudora and Pegasus. Rating:

Pegasus

Version: 3.0 Beta 7 Last Modified: March 31, 1998 File Name: w32-300.zip Size: 1,820,160 Available as: Freeware "Newbies": You may need some outside help to set Pegasus up. HomePage: http://www.pegasus.usa.com 16-bit verson: Windows 3.X version Size: 1,770,472 Mac version: Mac Version Size: 288,662 Description: Pegasus is one of the most feature rich email pograms on the Internet. Once you get to know Pegasus you will find out what you have been missing, about E-mail. Pegasus has filtering, you can send email lists, address book, multi-users, and the list goes on. This is the one that I use. Get this one! Rating:

Postmark 32

Version: 1.0 beta 3 Last Modified: July 2, 1997 File Name: pm1_0b3.exe Size: 3,238,849 Available as: Shareware "Newbies": Postmark 32 will set up by itself, you will need outside help to configure. HomePage: http://www.anawave.com/postmark/index.html Description:Anawave Postmark is the world's most powerful 32-bit e-mail client designed exclusively for Windows 95/NT. Postmark represents a breakthrough for people who desire a fast, 32-bit, "knock-your-socks-off" e-mail client. In addition, Postmark's colorful user-interface makes sorting, searching, reading and composing e-mail messages fun! And, that's not all. This powerful new application features HTML & RTF support (as well as plain text), drag & drop attachments, built-in address book, spell checking, auto-forwarding, pager support, advanced inbound and outbound message filters, multiple POP accounts, as well as MIME & uuencode. And, best of all, Postmark includes great sound effects, "smileys" and interface "themes", as well as a fully customizable toolbar. Rating:

Netc-Gold

Version: 3.00.12 Last Modified: May 4, 1997 File Name: netcgold.exe Size: 3,490,843 Available as: Shareware "Newbies": You may need some outside help to set Netcetera up. Options: Both the 16-bit and 32-bit versions of Netc-Gold are packaged together. Description: Integrated Internet package offering a suite of applications ie; mail/news/finger/ and more! Rating:

Mail-Cat 32

Version: 2.6.1 Last Modified: October 5, 1997 File Name: mc261_32.exe Size: 1,914,279 Available as: Shareware "Newbies": You should have no trouble setting up, but you may need help configuring Mail-Cat. HomePage: http://www.powerup.com.au/~lindsay/index.htm 16-bit verson: Windows 3.X version Size: 2,275,158 Description: Features include POP,SMTP & MIME. Send & Receive Rich Text/Encrypted Messages with file attachments in the background, Auto dialing, RAS & DUN Support. Filing Cabinets, Mail & Highlighting Rules, Address Book with Groups, Spell checker plus much more. Mailing Lists can be set up by automatically forwarding mail to address groups. Rating:

Mail-Check 32

Version: 1.0c8 Last Modified: April 24, 1996 File Name: mautobot.exe Size: 1,714,322 Available as: Freeware "Newbies": You should have no trouble setting up Mail-Check. 16-bit version: Windows 31 Size: 322,427 HomePage: http://www.starbase21.com Description: A utility which checks multiple mailboxes on multiple POP3 servers for email. Includes a configurable polling cycle and an optional pop-up notification. Rating:

New Mail

Version: 2.1 Revision Date: June 5, 1997 File Name: newmailb.zip File Size: 1,026,135 Available as: Freeware "Newbies": You should be able to set up New Mail without any problems. HomePage: http://www.sis.pitt.edu/~ketil/newmail.html Description: A small program (only 39K) for Windows95 and Windows NT 4.0 that stays in the background and notifies you when a new e-mail arrives. Rating:

POP-IT Mail Notifier Plus

Version: 1.85 Last Modified: April 5, 1998 File Name: popit.zip Size: 178,477 Available as: Shareware "Newbies": You will need outside help setting up Pop-It Mail. HomePage: http://www.Pro-Pro.com/POPIt.htm 16-bit version: popit16.zip Size: 111,906 Description: Easy to use mail program which sends and receives messages for multiple mailboxes and improves your mail system with some much needed features. It is small and uses the system tray to display a separate icon for each mailbox (up to 10) that is automatically monitored. The concise and intuitive configuration screen makes for a quick setup and allows each mailbox profile to be configured independently. Dial-Up Networking support will dial your provider, retrieve mail headers, and hang-up automatically Any combination of audible, visual or program launch notifications can be configured to occur when new mail is received. The InstaScan(TM) interface displays the message headers for instant message information and allows you to instantly view, save, print and delete any message. MIME compliant attachments and URL addresses are automatically decoded and listed for easy launching. SPAM-X(TM) is a built in Anti-SPAM tool that allows POPIt to filter out SPAM junk mail and take corrective action whenever any is received. You can use InstaReply(TM) to reply to a message or InstaNote(TM) to send a quick note instantly (including attachment) - without loading your memory hungry mail program. So highly configurable and simple to use you may not need another mail client. Rating:

Pronto IP

Version: 4.01 Last Modified: April 17, 1997 File Name: p97v401.exe Size: 3,647,992 Available as: Shareware "Newbies": You will need outside help setting up Pronto IP. Description: A feature rich TCP/IP email client that is comparable to Pegasus. Rating:

SVMail Auto-Replier

Version: 1.1 Beta 1 Last Modified: September 3. 1996 File Name: svm110.exe Size: 256,087 Available as: Shareware "Newbies": You will need outside help setting up SVMail auto-reply. HomePage: http://www.cadvision.com/softventures/svmail.htm Description: A POP3/SMTP autoreply mailer, you simply select the text string to trigger SVMail replys. set up what file(s) you wish to be sent and SVMail will do the rest. Rating:

Spam Hater

Version: 0.06 Beta Revision Date: February 19,1997 File Name: spamh.exe File Size: 671,147 Available as: Freeware "Newbies": You will need outside help setting up SVMail auto-reply. HomePage: http://www.compulink.co.uk/~net-services/spam/ Lite version: Lite version If you already have a VBRUN300.DLL file Size: 441,484 Description: Get lots of e-mail offering you get-rich-quick schemes? Want to hit back? "Spam Hater" windows software that helps you respond effectively and makes it hot for these people. Features: • Analyses the Spam • Extracts a list of addresses of relevant Postmasters, etc. • Generates a "WHOIS" query to help track the perpetrator • NEW - Generates a "TRACEROUTE" query to help track the perpetrator's upstream provider • Prepares a reply • Choice of legal threats, insults or your own message • Appends a copy of the Spam if required • Puts it in a mail window ready for sending • Spam Hater works with lots of popular e-mail programs directly - there's no tedious cutting and pasting. Rating:

TecApro TecaMail

Version: 1.25 Last Modified: April 19, 1997 File Name: tecamail.exe Size: 821,760 Available as: Freeware "Newbies": TecaMail installs itself, you may need help with the many configuration settings, however. HomePage: http://www.tecapro.com/ Description: Our Internet e-mail software, with dictionaries in English and Spanish, voice mail capabilities, compression and encryption, among quite a lot of other advantages. Rating:

TranSoft Mail

Version: 3.50 K Last Modified: November 23, 1997 File Name: tmc350.exe Size: 4,849,152 Available as: Shareware "Newbies": TranSoft Pro installs itself, you may need help with the many settings that you have to work with. HomePage: http://www.centrum.is/~bhg Description: An award winning email client with several unique features like: PGP security, Voice- mail, True-HTML Message browsing, Dial-Up Control, Auto-reply, Mail-server online control, RTF message editor, user defined Message-templates with variables (Macros), In and Outbound filtering rules and RCI-Scripting which allows the owner to send the mailer commands while located remotely, telling it to send him/her files located on his/her machine. A HTML-Wizard to create HTML message without writing a single line of HTML code. This is accompanied by several other unique features. Feature for feature fast becoming one of my favs. If you need an email program that does it all, get this one. If I use it you know it's good. Rating:

Web Ink

Version: 1.6 Last Modified: October 22, 1996 File Name: wi32_160.exe Size: 3,471,086 Available as: Shareware "Newbies": You should have no trouble setting up Web Ink. Very easy to use for the beginner. Homepage: http://www.netrail.net/~sapient Description: Web Ink is a 32bit Internet E-Mail application. Supports the latest email standards. Comes with a spell checker, supports multiple mail boxes, filter engine to filter incoming mail. Create mailing lists from address book. Drag-N-Drop messages from folder to folder. Very easy for the beginner. Rating:

WinBiff

Version: 3.9a Last Modified: March 28, 1998 File Name: wbf3239a.zip Size: 632,224 Available as: Shareware "Newbies": You should have no trouble setting up WinBiff. HomePage: http://www.stecksoft.com/winbiff.htm 16-bit version: wnbff39a.zip Size: 688,278 Description: WinBiff is available in a 16-bit version for Windows 3.1 and a 32-bit version for Windows 95/98 and Windows NT. Features include: Scrollable list of email headers, Stay-on-top option, Visual indication of polling, MIME-decoding of headers for the display of accented characters, Mail reader can be launched on new mail or by clicking on WinBiff, WAVBase plays distinct sounds based on the sender or subject of messages, Optional repeating alarm, User-selectable icons for no-mail and new-mail status, Icon can be hidden when no mail is present (Windows 3.1), Icon located in system tray (Windows 95/Windows NT), User-selectable colors, Can use NetWare bindery for easy Pegasus installation, Can specify individual IMAP4 mailboxes, and WinBiff can run multiple instances to monitor different mailboxes. Rating:

WW Mail

Version: 2.30 Last Modified: February 10, 1997 File Name: wmail230.exe Size: 868,115 Available as: Shareware "Newbies": You should have no trouble setting up WinBox. 16-bit version: Windows 3.x Size: 312,763 HomePage: http://www.wizardware.com Description: More than just another Internet Email utility, WWMail easily allows you to email your document, update, memo, etc. to hundreds or thousands of email addresses, all with just one click of a button, at speeds no other Internet Email software can match. Use WWMail to keep your employees up-to-date, stay in touch with all your Email buddies, send your special customers your latest and greatest deals, you name it. Rating:

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