Mozilla calling it quits on Thunderbird, report says

[Jack]

CNET wrote:The Internet company plans to let go of its open-source e-mail software, with hopes that other people will keep the T-bird alive, according to a leaked letter obtained by TechCrunch.

Surprised to find out that Mozilla's Thunderbird isn't dead yet? Well, have we've got news for you.

Mozilla is just now (sort of) pulling the plug on its open-source e-mail software, TechCrunch reported today. The company is looking for feedback and plans to share a final action plan in September.

In a "confidential" message sent to "Mozillians" prior to an official announcement this coming Monday, Thunderbird Managing Director JB Piacentino said Mozilla is moving its resources away from further developing the software with hopes that Thunderbird's vocal fans will take over that responsibility.

Read more: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-5746797...port-says/

[HeffeD]

As Thunderbird is my mail reader of choice, I wouldn't be very happy if it were to disappear.

[WinAndLinuxTutorials]

Since it is open source I hope that someone get the source code and continue developing it like what was done to OpenOffice.

[McLovin]

Haven't really used Thunderbird, I used to till I found and started to use Outlook., and have stuck with that ever since.