From:	Robert Watkins robert.watkins@******.com
Subject:	[OT] Filter Test
Date:	Fri, 5 Feb 1999 12:45:01 +1000

Elindor Quinn writes:
> Joshua Mumme indicated Re: [OT] Filter Test
>
> > Actually speaking of filters. In Outlook 5 Express Beta it is very
> > cool. You can apply a filter then do a sort. It can sort mail
> > ALLREADY IN FOLDERS! That was the handyist thing in the world. poor
> > netscape can't do that yet.
>
> And Pegasus had that capability well before Outlook Express
> came up with the idea. And it doesn't try to take over your
> computer, make itself the default for everything and cause havoc for
> anything else. But hey, if you think OE is the best thing since
> sliced bread, then kudos to you.

It's also an example of the differences in philophosy between IE and
Netscape. Netscape doesn't want to be the world's best email/news/web
package. It just wants to be the best web package, whilst providing a
functional email and news setup. It's quite happy with the idea that other
programs might be better in those areas it is not concerned about.

As for Joshua... when Outlook (or Outlook Express) starts implementing its
filter system in a way that actually works consistently, I'll be impressed.
The only reason I use Outlook is because we send our appointments via it, so
that my schedule gets updated with meetings correctly. (Incidentaly, if
anyone knows of an appointment manager that understands the format Outlook
sends meeting requests in, I'd be gratified if you inform me of it)

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