Thunderbird 128 "Nebula"
Thunderbird released version 128 "Nebula" as an ESR, featuring Rust integration for improved performance. Updates include design enhancements, streamlined navigation, and upcoming Exchange and Mozilla Sync support. Available for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
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Thunderbird has released its latest version, Thunderbird 128 "Nebula," as an Extended Support Release (ESR) with significant improvements in code, stability, and user experience. The integration of Rust programming language enhances performance and code quality, enabling future mobile versions. The update includes a redesigned Cards View, enhanced Folder Pane, accent colors for theme compatibility, and customizable account icon colors. Menu navigation has been streamlined, and native Windows notifications are now fully functional. Future updates will introduce Exchange and Mozilla Sync support. Thunderbird 128 is available for Windows, Linux, and macOS via direct download from the Thunderbird website. Automatic updates will be enabled once any potential issues are resolved. Users are encouraged to provide feedback to enhance the email experience further.
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9 comments> For advanced users who want to help test our initial implementation of Exchange (currently limited to Mail), we’ve hidden the option behind a preference. This Wiki page explains how to enable it. While we definitely welcome your testing and feedback, please keep in mind this feature is currently experimental, and you may run into unexpected behavior or errors.
It ia finally coming. I really don't know what is so special about Exchange that took them all these years? There were already an extension to allow Exchange for a decade or so.
Also, glad to see the addition of Rust... might be interesting to see a revival of Servo for message display all around, since it can be more subtle than the needs for full web rendering of email.
I hope this can be configured to look like it was. Exchange and Mozilla Sync support are a welcome addition, though.
Cool name of the day.
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