yMail2 is a standalone email client for Windows (and Linux), available for free since 2003. Now with SSL support included so you can use it with Gmail and Hotmail POP3 and SMTP accounts.
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Windows Live Mail Alternatives
Windows Live Mail is described as '(formerly named Windows Live Mail Desktop) is a freeware email client from Microsoft. It is the successor to Outlook Express on Windows XP and Windows Mail on Windows Vista. The application is available for download via the Windows Essentials suite' and is a popular Email Client in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Windows Live Mail for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Windows Live Mail alternative is Thunderbird, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows Live Mail are Evolution, Microsoft Outlook, SeaMonkey and eM Client.