[imp] imp 2.3.x vs TWIG

[Keith A. Chayer]

Quoting John Bennett <bennettj@thebennetthome.com>:

> I have clients using imp 2.2.3 currently, so that is what I am comparing to
> TWIG.

TWIG has some nice features, but the above comparison is more like comparing 
Windows 2000 to OS/2 2.1 or something--IMP 2.3 has quite a bit more in terms of 
features, usability options, user preferences, interface updates/nicities, etc, 
than the 2.2 tree has.  I can't quote specific differences or similarities 
between the current TWIG and the IMP 2.3 series, but my experience with IMP as a 
whole has been far more favorable.  IMP's installation has a bit steeper of a 
learning curve to overcome (it's been awhile since I've done a fresh 2.3 
installation, though) and 2.3 is easier than 2.2 in that regard.  Then again, 
Linux is somewhat harder to use than Windows but the difference is well worth 
it.  IMP's interface seems to be much smoother.  The designers thought it out 
and are very careful and picky about making it look nice and ensure ease in use. 
 TWIG (as I believe Chuck has said in the past) seems to be more thrown 
together.  It seems to be a lot more cluttered.

As a whole, I tried TWIG and put it away the same day.  I've been using IMP for 
nearly two years now (starting with version 2.0.9 or something) and love it.  
Personally, I use the 2.3 version exclusively.  That being said, it is still a 
ways from being released as a final product.  The development version may change 
somewhat between now and then, but the only real lacking feature is the 
addition of contacts with Turba.  That's the only thing that keeps me from 
replacing our 2.2 deployment here.

I can't speak for TWIG's support, but IMP's support is first rate.  The 
developers are active on the mailing lists, and if you report a problem they are 
quick to find a solution.  There is also an active community just willing to 
give help, if it's not a program problem but just a question you have about 
getting something working.

The final choice is yours, of course, but in my experience, I would recommend 
IMP over TWIG any day.

..Keith

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Keith A. Chayer                                         Baptist Bible College
Network Technician                                         Springfield, MO
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