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Dont get the big deal w/ Gmail

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dmw16

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Does no one use outlook or anything anymore? I dont store emails on the server and I only use webmail when Im at work and download them when I get home. Am i in the minority?
-doug
 
It's some sort of status symbol to people here I think, being part of the Google's in-crowd or something. Sorry to tell all you Gmail members, but having an e-mail account does not entitle you to Google stock options nor does it put you on the fast-track for Google employment!

I'll say it again, if it's space you need, and you have spare computer parts and a static IP, you can set up a Linux box running squirrelmail and have web access.
 
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
It's some sort of status symbol to people here I think, being part of the Google's in-crowd or something. Sorry to tell all you Gmail members, but having an e-mail account does not entitle you to Google stock options nor does it put you on the fast-track for Google employment!

I'll say it again, if it's space you need, and you have spare computer parts and a static IP, you can set up a Linux box running squirrelmail and have web access.
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not everyone is that smart
 
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
It's some sort of status symbol to people here I think, being part of the Google's in-crowd or something. Sorry to tell all you Gmail members, but having an e-mail account does not entitle you to Google stock options nor does it put you on the fast-track for Google employment!

I'll say it again, if it's space you need, and you have spare computer parts and a static IP, you can set up a Linux box running squirrelmail and have web access.
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If only I have static IP...
 
I don't see the point either. Some guy @ work was telling me about it. I told him that it'll just be a magnet for spam. It's not like you'll ever come close to filling up a gig of mail (unless you just love spam!)

I pay $4/mo to have my domain hosted. WELL worth it.
 
I run my own mailserver so I get whatever username I want & however much storage space I want. I guess this is for those folks that don't do that type of thing.
 
I guarantee that 90% of the people clamouring for a gmail invite do not and will not use it as their primary email.

It's a status symbol, getting in before the crowd, and the chance to get a uniqueish email address. Like having a 4 digit ICQ number 😉
 
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
I'll say it again, if it's space you need, and you have spare computer parts and a static IP, you can set up a Linux box running squirrelmail and have web access.
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Yeah I could do that..... OR i could get a gmail account :light:
 
Originally posted by: beatle
I don't see the point either. Some guy @ work was telling me about it. I told him that it'll just be a magnet for spam. It's not like you'll ever come close to filling up a gig of mail (unless you just love spam!)

I pay $4/mo to have my domain hosted. WELL worth it.
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Where?
 
Originally posted by: gunblade
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
It's some sort of status symbol to people here I think, being part of the Google's in-crowd or something. Sorry to tell all you Gmail members, but having an e-mail account does not entitle you to Google stock options nor does it put you on the fast-track for Google employment!

I'll say it again, if it's space you need, and you have spare computer parts and a static IP, you can set up a Linux box running squirrelmail and have web access.
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If only I have static IP...
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Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
It's some sort of status symbol to people here I think, being part of the Google's in-crowd or something. Sorry to tell all you Gmail members, but having an e-mail account does not entitle you to Google stock options nor does it put you on the fast-track for Google employment!

I'll say it again, if it's space you need, and you have spare computer parts and a static IP, you can set up a Linux box running squirrelmail and have web access.
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not everyone is that smart
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exactly
 
Threaded email, google style email search, flagging, space, INCREDIBLE GOOGLE-LIKE SPEED!

I like the speed the best. Oh yeah and it looks better than yahoo webmail. And squirrelmail is just plain ugly.
 
Originally posted by: saxguy
ok. let me say it again.

Gmail is NOT about the space.
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I agree. I did not see the point if it, but when someone I am going to be working with on a software project said he had an invite, I asked him for it. After I started playing with it, the interface is growing on me. I personally think the interface of gmail is why it is so popular with the people that have gotten it. I will never use a gig of mail, but the interface is definitely superior to any I have used before.
 
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
It's some sort of status symbol to people here I think, being part of the Google's in-crowd or something. Sorry to tell all you Gmail members, but having an e-mail account does not entitle you to Google stock options nor does it put you on the fast-track for Google employment!

I'll say it again, if it's space you need, and you have spare computer parts and a static IP, you can set up a Linux box running squirrelmail and have web access.
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And you expect my 78 year old grandma to do the same? Ok... seriously, I got a total of 8 invitations and I only used 1 for myself. The rest went to friends/family members who can't setup their own server, own domain, or a client as its too complicated for them.
 
Originally posted by: Amorphus
I like the ActiveX functions. It's like a program in itself. 🙂
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It uses ActiveX? I am using a mac, so I know it isn't using ActiveX on my computer with Safari.
 
I like it because I don't have to worry about setting up my own account or even worrying about it being up when I need it most. Yes, I already have the space and e-mail setup, but I still prefer gmail. Simply because it's easiest on my part. First, if I'm messing around with the server, I don't have to worry about e-mail. Next, there's plenty of space so why use my own. Third, it's easier for others to remember and sound out. Sure, I could get some easy to remember domain, but I have no reason to need to mess around with that stuff.

For those wondering, I already have a resellers account so I have plenty of space and bandwidth for my needs
 
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