Recently working out my household's communication products (aka getting cellphones) has, through a varried set of processes, led me to think that it might be a good idea to get a non-isp provided e-mail address. I was thinking, are any of the major free e-mail clients (like hotmail, yahoo, msn, gmail, etc.) compatible with the mac Mail client, as well as other remote viewing such as on a cellphone? I think hotmail only works with the newer version of outlook on windows xp, but maybe the others do a bit better in this respect.
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yahoo and gmail both work with mail, i have three gmail accounts set up with mail with no problems
im not sure about getting them through the cell phones though sorry
(ps if you need a gmail invite there is a thread over in the community section for it stickied)
im not sure about getting them through the cell phones though sorry
(ps if you need a gmail invite there is a thread over in the community section for it stickied)
Gmail is probably your best bet for a free email service, although I have both Gmail and Hotmail set up in Mail.app. Gmail gives you more storage and POP3 access so if you have a mobile phone that supports it and have data enabled on your account, you can manage your mail through your mobile. Not to mention, when you do need to go on the web to check mail, Gmail's interface is lightning quick, IMO.
Gmail is still invite only, so if you need an invite, PM me or wait until April 1st, when Gmail is rumored to go public.
Gmail is still invite only, so if you need an invite, PM me or wait until April 1st, when Gmail is rumored to go public.
Rod Rod said:
Thanks for the tip here. It works great. Yahoo, by the way, won't allow any remote checking of their email unless you have a paid service with them.
may i note that pop3 access with gmail will probably not remain free. eventually they will charge for it.
if anyone needs an invite, i have 50 sitting here waiting for people to send to. if you want it, let me know in a PM and i'll send one. just provide an email addy.
if anyone needs an invite, i have 50 sitting here waiting for people to send to. if you want it, let me know in a PM and i'll send one. just provide an email addy.
Logik said:
why would they start charging for it? i dont see this happening and i hope it does not, they already offer it free, i dont think they would go back on that
Logik said:
cool i hadn't heard about it not always being fee, be interesting to read about it then
Cool, I'm glad it works for you. It's good to know about Yahoo not working with OS X Mail w/o a paid account, so thanks.floatingspirit said: