= History of Mozilla Thunderbird
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Mozilla Thunderbird is an open-source email client developed by the Mozilla Foundation. Its history is marked by its evolution from a simple email client to a versatile communication tool. Here is an overview of its development and key milestones: \#\#\# Origins - **Early Development (2000s)**: The roots of Thunderbird trace back to the early 2000s. Mozilla, which had been focusing on web browsing with Firefox, recognized the need for a dedicated email client.
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