and save the Setup file to your Desktop.Mozilla Thunderbird is a separate, PC based mail client. It works similarly to Mozilla Mail, but does not include the web browser component, and so can be combined with a web browser of your choice. These instructions apply to both Windows and Mac versions of Thunderbird. For more information about using Thunderbird 2.0, see Customizing and Using Mozilla Thunderbird 2.0 .
If you use a previous version of Thunderbird, backup your profile data
While it's probably OK to install Thunderbird 2.0 over a previous version, it's good practice to backup your existing profile data in the unlikely event you experience upgrade difficulties. To backup your profile, see http://www.lehigh.edu/computing/docs/mailbackup/locations.htm
Download Mozilla Thunderbird 2.0
Download the Setup file from: http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird/ Click on the Download Thunderbird button and save the Setup file to your Desktop.
To install Thunderbird, go to the Desktop and double-click the Thunderbird Setup program: 
The setup window will open. Click Next to begin the installation..
Choose "I Accept the terms of the License Agreement," then click Next.
Choose Standard setup type, then click Next.
The Installer will show a progress window for a minute or two, and then display this page. When you click Finish, Thunderbird will open.
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When you launch Thunderbird you will be prompted to setup your Email account. Choose Email account and click Next.
In the Your Name field, type in the name your want associated with this account.
In the Email Address field, type in your full Lehigh email address, including @lehigh.edu
Click Next.
Select IMAP as the type of incoming server you are using.
In the Incoming Server field, type mail.lehigh.edu
In the Outgoing Server field, type mail.lehigh.edu
Click Next.
Click Next.
Enter a name for this account (or simply leave your email address for the Account Name)
Click Next.
Click Finish.
Just a few more steps!
When Thundebird opens, you will see this alert. Click OK.
Click Tools on the menu bar, then click Account Settings
In the upper left corner (under your email address), click Server Settings
In the Security Settings section, choose SSL.
Under Server Settings check the box for Clean up ("Expunge") Inbox on Exit.
Click OK.
Click Tools on the menu bar, then click Account Settings
In the left margin, click Outgoing Server (SMTP)
Click the Edit button on the right.
In the Port field, enter 587.
Under Use secure connection, choose TLS.
Click OK.
Click OK to exit the Account Settings window.
You should now be able to log in and use Thunderbird.
Note: You will be required to enter your password to read mail, and also to send mail.
How to configure the LDAP (Lehigh) directory to autocomplete addresses
In the Tools menu, click Options
Click the Composition button at the top of the window.
Click the Addressing tab.
Check the box next to Directory Server.
Click the Edit Directories button.
Click the Add button.
In the Name field, enter Lehigh
In the Hostname field, enter ldap.lehigh.edu (that's lowercase LDAP)
In the Base DN field, enter dc=lehigh,dc=edu
Click OK.
Click OK again to exit the Options window.
In the Tools menu, click Account Settings
In the left margin, click Composition & Addressing
In the Addressing section to the right, choose Use a different LDAP server
Click the drop-down arrow and select Lehigh.
Click OK to exit the Account Settings window.
Now when you begin typing a User ID or part of a recipient's name in the composition window, matching IDs will be returned for you to select.
kmm3 Last updated, September 6, 2007