Microsoft Outlook has long been the de facto standard for company email clients. Yes, there are many other email clients (Thunderbird, Outlook Express, whatever Apple uses), but Outlook is what is used most and some say most complete.
The downside of M$ Outlook is the locked nature of the file type, .PST. Some have called this a “barrier to exit”.
Just recently, Microsoft has announced that it has opened up the spec. Google will soon allow (already available for Google Apps users) import/export of PST. ( link here)
Thunderbird is looking for a plugin for the PST.
Great news for anyone using Outlook. It also takes Google Apps/gmail one step closer to becoming the new de facto email solution.
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