Linux @lemmy.ml sharun @lemmy.world 2y ago

Is there a Linux mail app that's similar to the default one in Windows 10/11

I tried Thunderbird but it's got a lot going for it. I just want something simple and minimal

Preferably a native app rather than something built with electron

I use Arch Linux

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This doesn't really answer your question, but you may want to consider hanging on to Thunderbird given massive UI upgrade that's coming very soon for it: https://blog.thunderbird.net/2023/07/our-fastest-most-beautiful-release-ever-thunderbird-115-supernova-is-here/
- It’s released already, just not in flathub yet.
- Ooooh. That looks good. It’s going to take a while to get used to a new Firefox design after using the same ui for 15 years 😅
Thank goodness you told us you use Arch
- Oh, i saw your comment and tried really hard not to interact, but i really have to tell you something.
  
  I use arch btw
If you have a Qt based desktop (KDE, LXQt...) use Kmail.
If you have a GTK based desktop (Gnome, XFCE...) use Geary.
- dont use kmail. it has great function-ability and looks good, but it will completely break every year at least
Geary

Kmail

claws-mail
The upcoming (recently released) thunderbird version might be what you're looking for! It's not yet in most official repos though.
- He said he’s using Arch so it should be available. I got it on my EndeavourOS and I’m really satisfied.
  
  Oh I missed that he's using arch. In that case, he can install it from AUR, possibly building it himself, followed by only a few hours of troubleshooting what broke in his system after doing that :-P
- I really like thunderbird so far, thank you for the suggestion, is there a way to get email notifications even while the client is closed tho? seems like I only get notifications if I keep it perma open.
  
  I usually just keep it open on another desktop. But if you really want a tray icon, there are utilities that allow sending arbitrary programs to the system tray. I havent used it for a long time, but I remember using kdocker successfully in the past.
- How is it? I was put off the last time I tried it due to the fact that it didn't seem to run in the background. Also wasn't great with office365 (which I have to use due to work)...
  
  I'm using Thunderbird for my outlook.office365.com email account which is managed by employer. It works perfect.
  
  Set server name to outlook.office365.com and Authentication method to OAuth2
  
  Thunderbird will give you a pop-up window, which let you fill in the username and password
  
  My account requires DUO, and it worked smoothly too.
  
  However, it's also possible that your administrator has different server settings, denying the access of Thunderbird.
  
  TLDR, I think it worth a try
You’re looking for Geary
As a funny coincidence, your post showed on my home page 2 posts apart from this one:

https://lemmy.world/post/2021471

(Microsoft forcing migration from the default mail app)
- This sucks :(
  
  I tried their new pwa app and its trash
I use geary
I'm happy with Evolution.
Evolution is nice https://flathub.org/apps/org.gnome.Evolution
Maybe Geary is what you are looking for?
*BTW
ive been using mailspring, pretty happy with it.
- But mailspring uses electron tho
Mutt.
Maybe you want to try MailSpring, It is very customisable, and there are many different pre-configured layouts to choose from
Mailspring is not native, but looks more or less native (depending on why you prefer a native app, this might work).
What do you mean? Thunderbird is the default mail application on Windows for me. I didn't even know there is something else.
built with electron

Didn't you read the ToS? Those words are considered as hate speech in every Linux communities.

Try Neomutt.

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