Of course, don't expect too much if something is "free". But from the track records, the "free" iTools email was neither that good at keeing up and running smoothly. I don't know if Apple would have better uptime (and guarantees it) for the email service when they start to charge for it, you'd better pray for it.
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Apple to compromise on mac.com email?
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Of course, don't expect too much if something is "free". But from the track records, the "free" iTools email was neither that good at keeing up and running smoothly. I don't know if Apple would have better uptime (and guarantees it) for the email service when they start to charge for it, you'd better pray for it.
ooh, a flame war... I hope no innocent posters get hit with the monkey sh*t flying around this thread!
Maybe if everybody asks Apple nicely to re-think their .Mac prices, and policy towards former iTools members, they will actually do something about it, but if you whine like a bunch of monkeys with their balls cut off, nothing is going to happen...
Yes, I'm a little angered that my iTools account will cease to exist unless I fork over some cash (an amount which might change...). But, I do realize that Apple has to make a profit, and that if they don't, you can kiss your PowerBooks, PowerMacs, iBooks, iMacs, Mac OS X, and every other Apple product goodbye. I don't know what world some of you live on, but on Earth, a company has to turn a profit to survive...
Maybe if everybody asks Apple nicely to re-think their .Mac prices, and policy towards former iTools members, they will actually do something about it, but if you whine like a bunch of monkeys with their balls cut off, nothing is going to happen...
Yes, I'm a little angered that my iTools account will cease to exist unless I fork over some cash (an amount which might change...). But, I do realize that Apple has to make a profit, and that if they don't, you can kiss your PowerBooks, PowerMacs, iBooks, iMacs, Mac OS X, and every other Apple product goodbye. I don't know what world some of you live on, but on Earth, a company has to turn a profit to survive...
I would pay $10 for a 5mb email from mac.com. I don't use the other services but from what they had on the list, $100 is worth it.
I've changed my take on the whole thing, this would be the very first time I would pay money for email but to support Apple, I would do it.
Peter J. Hill.... I do apoligize for my earlier posts against you. Your opinions are YOUR opinions and I'll leave it at that. Once again, I apologize for what I said against you.
As for pirating Apple software, Apple does need to make money, and if they lose out, we will lose out. I still feel we should have some items on trial but don't ever advertise, "Free for life"
I've changed my take on the whole thing, this would be the very first time I would pay money for email but to support Apple, I would do it.
Peter J. Hill.... I do apoligize for my earlier posts against you. Your opinions are YOUR opinions and I'll leave it at that. Once again, I apologize for what I said against you.
As for pirating Apple software, Apple does need to make money, and if they lose out, we will lose out. I still feel we should have some items on trial but don't ever advertise, "Free for life"
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