Betterbird. Simply Better
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- Betterbird is an enhanced version of Thunderbird with exclusive features, bug fixes, and early fixes.
- It supports easy adoption by running alongside Thunderbird on the same profile, allowing hassle-free trial.
- Latest version is 140.9.0esr-bb20 with multiple language localizations and portable options for Windows and Mac.
- Older series (128 and 115) have reached end-of-life, with security vulnerabilities in the 115 series.
- Software quality issues in Thunderbird include historical data loss and regressions, while Betterbird aims to improve stability.
- Betterbird includes features like multi-line view, vertical tabs, account colors, and system tray enhancements not in Thunderbird.
- Bug fixes in Betterbird address issues such as master password prompts, large folder handling, and text encoding repairs.
- The project has a blog for updates and is discussed on various platforms like GitHub, forums, and Reddit.
- Red-orange color scheme is part of the trademark, with options to change icons on Windows and Linux.