There are two things I would like to point out on this (before giving it a rest):
I have been using PM now heavily since about 3 years or more (my database has been well over 100mb big at times, right now it sits around 40mb). I have never lost or corrupted an attachment. Nor lost any mail. Nor lost an entire database. Nor anything the like. I use it with 10 email accounts, several list servers (heavy traffic). And I don't think I am just a lucky of a kind (even though, I AM a Sunday child:). PM is a very strong application. It is NOT a weak, or quirky or 'maybe it will work but maybe not' type of software. Some error's and problems happen due to user error. One big outpoint of PM is a lacking good manual, but then often, the simplest ReadMe will not be read (as clearly can seen at times with some 'problems' reported after an upgrade). Also, when user's who say they just can't find the 'any key' (which they should press), use software, the amount of reported 'bugs' usually increase quickly and tremendously (not pointing fingers at anyone here, only stating observed situations). If one then listens to these reports, software can look way more complex, complicated, unstable or quirky which it isn't. User error IS one of the most common problems in software support, as far as I know. Also, I have heard of corrupted databases in just about any other email application. Or problems. It's just inherent to the amount of people under the amount of different systems and situations being used, that software can and will show some bug(s). I guess my point here is that sometimes it takes a bit longer to get to know a piece of software for one person than another. Sometimes one software just fits better to an individual then another. Does not make the one software 'better' than the other, but it is interesting that also with the use of software, 'brand thinking' can play a role or even just 'to have the best'. Hopefully I didn't come accross offensive or so, just some thought of mine on this subject. If it's not your hat, it's not, no biggie. ---marlyse -------------------------end of original message--------------------------- >Ditto, I'm thinking, re PM. seems ok but doesn't knock my socks off... >All in all there isn't any reason big enough stay with PM and worry >about losing attachments, or email files, or to put up without some of >the amenities I like with Netscape...
