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To install Thunderbird on your personal computer, go to the following site to download Thunderbird depending on your operating system:
Windows, Mac, Linux

For Windows:

1. Click on Thunderbird Setup.exe.
2. From the "Welcome to Mozilla Thunderbird" screen choose Next.
3. Click on the button next to Accept License Agreement then choose Next.
4. From the "Setup Type" screen, choose Custom and select Next.
5. On the "Install folder" page, use the defaults and select Next.
6. From the "Select Component Page" do not put a check next to the following:
   • Quality Feedback Agent
   But leave these checked:
   • RSS Support
   • Offline Support
   Then click Next.
7. On the "Setup Shortcuts" page, uncheck the "In my quick launch bar". Then click Next.
8. Then click on "Next" again. Thunderbird will now install.
9. When it asks, you do not need to "Launch Mozilla Thunderbird now".
10. Choose Finish.

For Mac:

1. Open the Thunderbird dmg file
2. Drag the Thunderbird icon to your Applications directory

SJC's Mail Settings

In Thunderbird: Tools -> Account Settings
Select "Server Settings" and enter the following:
  * Server Type: imap
  * Server Name: imap.saintjoe.edu
  * Port: default
If you reside on campus, follow these instructions, otherwise use your Internet Service Provider's outgoing mail settings.
Select "Outgoing Server (SMTP)" and enter the following:
  * Server Name: smtp.saintjoe.edu
  * Port: default
  * "Use name and password" should be unchecked
Click "OK"

SJC's LDAP Address Book Settings

In Thunderbird: Tools -> Account Settings -> Composition & Addressing -> Addressing -> When looking up addresses:
Check "Use a different LDAP server:"
Click "Edit Directories"
On the "LDAP Directory Servers" window, click "Add" and enter the following:
  * Name: Saint Joseph's College
  * Hostname: ldap.saintjoe.edu
  * Base DN: o=Saint Josephs College,c=US
  * Port number: default
  * Leave "Bind DN:" blank; "use secure connection (SSL)" should be unchecked
Click "OK" twice
Select "Saint Joseph's College" from the "Use a different LDAP server:" dropdown.
Click "OK"

If you have any questions, contact the Computer Center at ext. 6111. The office is open from 7:30 AM until 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.