mikesherov said:
FF: I like the extensions
Thunderbird: I like the mail filters.
Firefox and Thunderbird, although I have downloaded and installed IE 7.0.
To resolve IDN on Windows OS systems without XP Service Pack 2 you will need to install the Verisign Pluggin which will enable browsing with IE 6.0 and Email with Outlook (Office Version) or Install an Alternative Browser and Email Server. The best option in my opinion is Firefox and Thunderbird. Mac users have no problems apparently with IDN.
If you have Service Pack 2 then IE 7.0 will provide browser support for IDN, but on it own will not give email support.
Windows and Office Vista should solve all issue relating to IDN, including providing email support. I believe you will also get embedded link support and all the other bits and pieces that we are starting to take for granted with ASCII domains.
What is astounding is how easily and seamlessly you can migrate from Outlook to Thunderbird or indeed from IE to FF. You get to keep all your address books and favourites etc, without any real effort. You are back in business after about 10 minutes orientation. Only once you have tried Thunderbird will you fully appreciate what a nightmare Outlook really is!