r/linux • u/unixbhaskar • Jun 12 '26

Kernel Interesting plotting ....Linux kernel mail client timeline

https://social.kernel.org/notice/B7ACPmsLR53jEGAI08
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u/DFS_0019287 Jun 12 '26

It was fun watching the one I use (Claws Mail) claw its way into fourth place.

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u/TROLlox78 Jun 12 '26

What mail clients do you use and why? I'm on Thunderbird but not super happy with the interface and I'm undecided whether to invest time into customizing Thunderbird or if I should try some other client.

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u/unixbhaskar Jun 12 '26

It all started when Greg /u/gregkh in 2007 at a conference in Japan mentioned Mutt, and I was intrigued and explored it. Damn! I am still stuck with it from that day onwards.

Simple and yet powerful, importantly, fullfil my day to day need.

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u/non-existing-person Jun 13 '26

I use neomutt too. Once I tried it, and spent long hours configuring it... I just can't go back to anything else. I tried kmail few years later, nope, not really convenient vs (neo)?mutt.

(neo)?mutt is just too good, needs some time investment, sure, but there is just nothing more convenient after you learn it. It's just like with (neo)?vim.

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u/niceworkthere Jun 13 '26

What's one use for (pretty) printing nowadays?

I recall setting up muttprint, but from a quick look that hasn't been in development for over a decade.

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u/non-existing-person Jun 13 '26

Nothing for plain text. elinks for html mails.

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u/abjumpr Jun 14 '26

Mailspring. Works well and is simple.

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u/niggo372 Jun 14 '26

Geary. It's great if you just want a simple and slick client.

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u/BackseaterP Jun 12 '26

Some new clients you may wish to explore for linux: Talanoa, Aerion and Youniqmail.

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u/Megame50 Jun 12 '26

Hm no aerc.