How To Set Mozilla Thunderbird to NON-HTML
In an addition to yesterdays post I realize that Evolution doesn’t seem to be the most popular program. I think I might be the only person I know that uses it. In any event I thought I would outline a few steps for accomplishing the same results in Mozilla Thunderbird.. fancy, popular, trendy Thunderbird. 
I installed it last night, partly because I thought I would try something new and partly so I could outline these steps for you. I hope you’re happy! Ok, now down to business.
How To Set Mozilla Thunderbird to NON-HTML
Within Thunderbird you’ll need to navigate to Edit > Account Settings : Composition & Addressing. From here look for the check-box that says “Compose message in HTML format“. Go ahead and un-check that.
Anything more? Not that I can think of. Now those of you that use Thunderbird can join the fun too.
Hmmm, lack of inspiration ? :p
Why ? I mist be stupid or something, but you don’t say a work why one should set Mozilla Thunderbird to NON-HTML?!?
My version of Thunderbird (Mac 2.0.0.9) doesn’t have this option visible. It’s damn annoying. I hate html e-mail.
I typed too soon. Emphasize that the option is in ACCOUNT SETTINGS, and per account, not in the preferences.
To answer Roner: the annoying thing about html e-mail is the power it gives to people who compose near-vacuous messages that need to be scrolled up and down, and even side to side, just to find the important bit, just like when Macs first put a hundred fonts into the hands of every user. Typographic power is like freedom of speech: a bit of discretion goes a long, long way.