Comme commenté ailleurs :
Je suis très sceptique sur une énième offre mail “pro”. Qui ne va vraisemblablement pas se démarquer de la concurrence, déjà en place, déjà payante.
https://thunderbird.topicbox.com/groups/planning/T437cd854afcb1395
The message from Ryan Sipes, Managing Director of Product at Thunderbird, outlines the expansion of Thunderbird's offerings with new web services called "Thunderbird Pro" and "Thundermail." These services aim to enhance the Thunderbird experience and provide a fully open-source alternative to ecosystems like Gmail and Office365. Here's a summary of the key points:
Purpose: Thunderbird aims to reduce user loss to other rich ecosystems by offering its own integrated services, promoting open-source and privacy-respecting alternatives.
New Services:
Thunderbird Appointment: A scheduling tool that allows users to share a link for others to book meetings. It's designed to be simpler and open-source compared to existing tools.
Thunderbird Send: A reimagined version of Firefox Send for sharing files, with a focus on direct sharing methods.
Thunderbird Assist: An AI-powered feature in partnership with Flower AI, offering optional AI capabilities with a focus on privacy.
Thundermail: An email service built on the Stalwart stack, aiming to provide a next-generation email experience that is fully open-source.
Cost and Access: Initially, these services will be free for consistent community contributors, while other users may need to pay. Free tiers with limitations may be introduced later.
Community Involvement: Users are encouraged to test these services, contribute to their development, and provide feedback. The goal is to create a collaborative environment where everyone can help build and improve these tools.
Future Vision: Thunderbird aims to expand its offerings beyond email management, integrating calendar, contacts, and more, all while maintaining a focus on open standards and user privacy.
The message emphasizes the importance of community involvement and the potential for these services to enhance the overall Thunderbird experience.
