This development process incorporates feedback directly from users and the talents of Mozilla's community of open source contributors to deliver a powerful, free and modern email application. Thunderbird 2 is built using the same open source development model as the Mozilla Firefox Web browser.
Tagging initially gained popularity on blogs, photo and link-sharing sites as an intuitive way to organize online information so users could easily find desired content.'īy integrating professional networking tools, VOIP calling, and shared address books directly into Thunderbird, users can expand the email client into a versatile information and communications hub. 'In Thunderbird 2, we incorporated the proven benefits of tagging to email. 'Thunderbird 2 has powerful new features and proven security, delivering an improved e-mail experience to users worldwide,' said Scott MacGregor, lead engineer for Thunderbird at Mozilla. Users can also customize Thunderbird 2 with add-ons that match individual preferences.
Thunderbird 2 allows users to manage and organize email with tags, advanced folder views, and fast inbox and message searches.