[Kde-pim] thanks and farewell

[Stephen Kelly]

George Bourozikas wrote:

> I had been a happy KDE user for years.  I started using it over ten
> years ago, when it was the only viable choice for non-western alphabet
> support.
> 
> Unfortunately I am giving up.  I don't know, there is something about
> needing a database server to see my address book that puts me off.  It
> would have been Ok if it worked, but with 4.4 most about everything on
> my system broke.  There are workarounds, I know, and eventually it might
> work but it's just become too frustrating for me.
> 
> So I switched to Gnome/Thunderbird with a little Google thrown in for
> good measure.  I was surprised to see how my productivity improved.  I
> miss the aesthetics of the KDE desktop but there is something liberating
> about not being able to tweak everything under the sun.  I just get my
> work done. (Apple figured that out twenty-six years ago.)
> 
> The applications have improved as well.  A year ago I would not have
> been satisfied with Thunderbird but it has come a long way with version
> 3.  I almost don't miss KMail.  Ditto with Google calendar.  Despite it
> being web-based, it's very featureful and I find it much more intuitive
> that KOrganizer.
> 
> Before I leave the list I want to thank all the users and developers who
> have helped me over the years.  Especially with Palm integration - this
> help has been crucial.  This is one of the most civilized and helpful
> mailing lists I have come across.

Sorry the current release does not meet your needs and expectations. Be sure 
to try out future releases.

All the best,

Steve.

> 
> Thanks again,
> --george
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