Ladybird

Ladybird -- Ladybird is very similar to Post Office in function. However, they both exhibit differing interfaces and subtle variations in options available. Ladybird will, like Post Office, take up a minimal amount of system resources and can call your normal mail client upon receipt of new mail. Also like P.O., Ladybird is a small and inexpensive program ($5 in mint stamps of your country). Choosing Ladybird over Post Office or vice versa comes down to deciding which interface and options you prefer. Ladybird uses a colorful ladybug icon to represent the presence (or lack) of mail waiting on your host system. While many users will like this colorful and simple method, in minimized view Ladybird will not show the number of messages waiting on the host (unlike Post Office). Both of these programs can play a .wav file when mail is received; however, only Post Office currently allows for customizable icons. Ladybird also has a verbose option available that will give more information about the amount of mail awaiting review. Like Post Office, at $5, this is a very useful and inexpensive application for the multitude of users who tend to always monitor the use of their resources. Pros: Background mail checker that uses a minimum of system resources, nice array of options Cons: Doesn't read mail -- it will be easier for many users to just use their normal mail client New: Free evaluation now expires on July 15, 1996 Version Reviewed: 1.9 Date of Review: 6/24/96 Reviewer: Forrest Stroud apps conference Main Menu