Thunderbird

  • Set which browser will be used for links in messages
  • Configure Thunderbird to use Vanderbilt LDAP
    • Edit menu ... Preferences item
    • In Options window, click on the Composition item
    • Define the directory server like this:
      • Name: VUdirectory
      • Hostname: vudirectory.vanderbilt.edu
      • Base DN: dc=vanderbilt, dc=edu
      • Port number: 389 (or 636 if SSL is selected)
      • Bind DN: blank
      • Use secure connection (SSL) can be checked or unchecked (I like checked)
  • Extensions
    • Extensions are small add-ons that add new functionality
    • https://addons.mozilla.org/extensions/?application=thunderbird
    • Install an extension
      1. Right-Click the link above and choose "Save Link As..." to Download and save the file to your hard disk.
      2. In Mozilla Thunderbird, open the extension manager (Tools Menu/Extensions)
      3. Click the Install button, and locate/select the file you downloaded and click "OK"
    • Representative extentions
      • DictionarySearch
      • QuickNote

  • Themes
    • Themes are skins for Thunderbird. They allow you to change the look and feel of the user interface.
    • https://addons.mozilla.org/themes/?application=thunderbird
    • Install a theme
      1. Right-Click the link above and choose "Save Link As..." to Download and save the file to your hard disk.
      2. In Mozilla Thunderbird, open the theme manager (Tools Menu/Themes)
      3. Click the Install button, and locate/select the file you downloaded and click "OK"
    • Representative extentions
      • Winstripe
      • CrossOver
Topic revision: r2 - 08 May 2006, DalePlummer
 

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