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Hey Guys,
I am sure this has been raised before, but I cant find an answer - and even if there were, I am not sure I want to accept it! ;)
Is there a client for the forums? Like we used to have with Outlook Express. I value what we have on the web. That should not change - but what about power users? For me, its not as fast, or conducive for me. Given that my sole purpose is to help as many people as possible. I am not happy with the amount of navigation time I am spending. Its costing me points! :D
Please advise.
Regards.
*aWednesday, May 4, 2011 2:05 PM
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Is there a client for the forums? Like we used to have with Outlook Express.
For these forums, yes. You can use OE via an NNTP bridge (Codeplex one is generally preferred). For Answers 2.0, no.---
- Marked as answer by Alex Cohen Wednesday, May 4, 2011 4:09 PM
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 2:32 PM
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Is there a client for the forums? Like we used to have with Outlook Express.
For these forums, yes. You can use OE via an NNTP bridge (Codeplex one is generally preferred). For Answers 2.0, no.---
- Marked as answer by Alex Cohen Wednesday, May 4, 2011 4:09 PM
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 2:32 PM -
What is answers 2.0?
*aWednesday, May 4, 2011 2:35 PM -
What is answers 2.0?
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us
Vincenzo Di Russo
Microsoft® MVP Windows Internet Explorer, Windows & Security Expert - since 2003.
Moderator in the Microsoft Answers and TechNet Forums
My MVP Profile: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/VincenzoWednesday, May 4, 2011 3:11 PM -
Thanks Vincent.
*alexWednesday, May 4, 2011 3:24 PM -
I got the OE NNTP Bridge installed and running. How do I configure my outlook client from this point? I could not find anything on the codeplex homepage.
*alexWednesday, May 4, 2011 3:24 PM -
Nevermind! found it.
*alexWednesday, May 4, 2011 3:26 PM -
See: http://communitybridge.codeplex.com/documentation
Discussions/Help: http://communitybridge.codeplex.com/discussions
Cheers,
Vincenzo Di Russo
Microsoft® MVP Windows Internet Explorer, Windows & Security Expert - since 2003.
Moderator in the Microsoft Answers and TechNet Forums
My MVP Profile: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/VincenzoWednesday, May 4, 2011 3:30 PM -
Thanks Vincent.
You're welcome!
Vincenzo Di Russo
Microsoft® MVP Windows Internet Explorer, Windows & Security Expert - since 2003.
Moderator in the Microsoft Answers and TechNet Forums
My MVP Profile: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/VincenzoWednesday, May 4, 2011 3:30 PM -
Just for clarity - I should not experience any issues being awarded points or anything?
That is the end game with this client side solution ofcourse. ;)
*alexWednesday, May 4, 2011 4:09 PM