incredimail ok 2 use?

a friend of mine sent me an email with these incredimail icons, is it ok to down load and use?

I had it some years ago, and took it off. Mostly because I never really used any of them, and I figured I could use the room for something else. I don't remember ever having a problem because of them.

Diane

Don't use it. It's evil.

If you *really* want a different email program then I recommend Thunderbird.

A

ame;189217 wrote: Don't use it. It's evil.A

how come ame????

kathken;189226 wrote: how come ame????

Hmm, well, you could Google "incredimail evil" for yourself I suppose, but just off the top of my head...

It's proprietary
It's adware
It's insecure
It generates ugly HTML with tedious graphics and animations
You cannot easily export *your* email and addresses to other programs
It is difficult, if not impossible to de-install

Rob asked if it was ok to use. I say no.

A

Had it years ago and had alot of computer trouble. Slowed everything down something chronic amongst other probs I can't remember lol but Hubby took it off.

We used it for 3 years and had no problems at all, just changed are computer and decide to use outlook as it was easier for the computer shop to load for us.
I would uses again.

I have a customer who uses Incredimail and I wouldn't recommend it.

It likes to install other 'free' things, puts icons on your desktop to entice you to sign up for games etc., nags you to upgrade to a paid version and is generally a bit of a pain. I have noticed some inconsistencies with its message rules and approved senders, too. It's not as easy to use as they claim.

It does slow your computer down, doesn't take kindly to having its settings changed and the mail format makes it extremely difficult to import from another email client should you decide to change in the future.

I've been doing a little research on this today, because I want to import mail from Incredimail to Thunderbird for my customer, who has finally decided he wants to change. Apparently, recent versions of Incredimail are even more incompatible with other email clients.

Kim

thanks will not touch it