| Author | Thread |
|
|
12/18/2005 04:39:18 PM · #1 |
I'm sick to death of AOL and about ready to dump it. But before I do, I need to find another service to use. I've got hi-speed, so I want to use a web-based service. And it needs to be POP compatible.
What do you all think? Give me the inside scoop! :D
|
|
|
|
12/18/2005 04:40:37 PM · #2 |
I use gmail and love it ever since I switched. if you want an invite, PM me with email and you can check it out if you want. I get it straight from the web and use Thunderbird.
Message edited by author 2005-12-18 16:41:12. |
|
|
|
12/18/2005 05:12:53 PM · #3 |
|
|
|
12/18/2005 05:21:51 PM · #4 |
|
|
|
12/18/2005 05:24:03 PM · #5 |
before I had my iMac i said gmail definitely too. but the notifier doesn't really work nice on a mac..
so now I use a mail adress from my own site, and that works fine with me :) |
|
|
|
12/18/2005 05:32:41 PM · #6 |
|
|
|
12/18/2005 05:33:21 PM · #7 |
|
|
|
12/18/2005 05:36:39 PM · #8 |
|
|
|
12/18/2005 05:37:11 PM · #9 |
|
|
|
12/18/2005 05:38:48 PM · #10 |
Just curious, what features make gmail so good?
|
|
|
|
12/18/2005 05:44:40 PM · #11 |
| Organization, account sizes which many have figured out ways to use as online storage (I do myself), spam and virus protection, RSS feeds, pop compatible... |
|
|
|
12/18/2005 06:11:04 PM · #12 |
|
|
|
12/18/2005 06:17:58 PM · #13 |
I run my own IMAP server for email, but use spamgourmet //www.xoxy.net for 90% of the general email I get.
Totally controllable email, infinite number of email addresses, with zero set up time. Track who's sold your email. Give out a new address to every web site that ever wants you to register. Don't ever care about getting spam again as you can shut it off straight away.
Message edited by author 2005-12-18 18:18:30. |
|
|
|
12/18/2005 06:20:39 PM · #14 |
| domain-mail.com It uses my own domain name after the "@" and has spam & virus filters. It has never let me down....more than I can say about my local internet provider!! large mailboxes and I can access from my main mailbox or online from any computer. |
|
|
|
12/18/2005 06:55:20 PM · #15 |
| Gmail (Google) electronically reads and interprets your content. Doesn't that bother any of you? |
|
|
|
12/18/2005 07:00:55 PM · #16 |
Gmail.
As for the reading....I could care less. They do it for advertising purposes (no human is supposed to actually read it, it's done by computer). Also, Since I use Outlook Express to read my gmail I don't even have to see the advertising. |
|
|
|
12/18/2005 07:04:52 PM · #17 |
Another vote for Gmail.
They have gradually been adding features, and I bet it will just keep getting better.
If a machine really does read my mail, I don't care.
|
|
|
|
12/18/2005 07:28:35 PM · #18 |
| Gmail...and AOL just sucks. It's like a virus with all of the sneaky extra "programs" that AOL loads on your computer. |
|
|
|
12/18/2005 07:33:53 PM · #19 |
i used to hate those online mail thingos and would only use isp or adresses off my url then there was gmail. I am totally impressed with it. And i dont care what kind of caxy computer scanner zaps trhough my email because i have nothing to hide.
BTW google talk (you need a gmail to use it) is a heck of a lot better than any voice chat i have used on line before. When my husband and i lived on different continents we used to run these things at least 12hrs a day, so i wager i am a pretty good judge when it comes to that at least. |
|
|
|
12/18/2005 08:14:07 PM · #20 |
| Get some hosting for a domain name of your choice - cheap end is probably $4-5USD per month and you get a web-site also. If you want voice clients have a look at skype. |
|
|
|
12/18/2005 08:54:16 PM · #21 |
Due to the overwhelming response for Gmail, that's where I'm at now to try it out. At least for the time being. I do like the idea of having my own domain name and web site and email and all that. But that comes after I start making some cash as a photog ;D
THANK YOU ALL!!!!
|
|
Home -
Challenges -
Community -
League -
Photos -
Cameras -
Lenses -
Learn -
Help -
Terms of Use -
Privacy -
Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2025 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 11/29/2025 02:47:57 AM EST.
