How can I get notifications of new emails?

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I was wondering, is there any way to get an on-screen notification when a new email is received, like in Google talk.

Have you set up your mail account in Thunderbird? Thunderbird uses desktop notifications when you receive a new email. — Uri Herrera, Nov 28, 2011 at 15:35

user8290user8290 · Accepted Answer · 2011-11-28 16:17:22Z

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That type of program is known as biff, so that might help in searching. Here is a biff that works on Gnome for Gmail: cGmail

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suli8 · Accepted Answer · 2011-11-28 16:36:10Z

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there are a lot of applications that can do it. try it all and see what works for you the best.

my recommendation is:

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RolandiXor · Accepted Answer · 2011-11-28 16:04:13Z

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There are various applications in the software centre that can do this. Search for "gmail", and then check your list of options, and choose one.

I have tried gmail-watcher and others, and all pretty much do the same job, and do it well :).

answered Nov 28, 2011 at 16:04

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