Read mail linux desktop
A classic!
To read email on a Linux desktop, you have several options:
- Thunderbird: A popular, free, and open-source email client that is widely used on Linux. You can install it from the package manager of your Linux distribution.
- Evolution: A free and open-source email client that is part of the GNOME desktop environment. It's a great option if you're already using GNOME.
- Claws Mail: A lightweight, free, and open-source email client that is known for its simplicity and ease of use.
- Mutt: A text-based email client that is popular among power users. It's a great option if you're comfortable with the command line.
- Gmail: If you have a Gmail account, you can access it from a web browser or use a third-party client like
gmail-notifier
orgmail-notify
.
To set up email on your Linux desktop, you'll need to:
- Install an email client: Choose an email client from the options above and install it from your package manager.
- Configure your email account: Set up your email account by entering your email address, password, and other settings.
- Set up your email client: Configure your email client to connect to your email account and set up your email settings.
Here are some basic steps to get started:
Thunderbird:
- Install Thunderbird from your package manager.
- Launch Thunderbird and click on "Create a new account".
- Enter your email address and password, and click "Next".
- Follow the prompts to set up your email account.
Evolution:
- Install Evolution from your package manager.
- Launch Evolution and click on "File" > "New" > "Email Account".
- Enter your email address and password, and click "Next".
- Follow the prompts to set up your email account.
Claws Mail:
- Install Claws Mail from your package manager.
- Launch Claws Mail and click on "File" > "New" > "Account".
- Enter your email address and password, and click "Next".
- Follow the prompts to set up your email account.
Mutt:
- Install Mutt from your package manager.
- Launch Mutt and enter the following command:
mutt -f ~/.muttrc
- Follow the prompts to set up your email account.
Remember to replace ~/.muttrc
with the actual path to your Mutt configuration file.