.mac subscription

[downingp]

I recently purchased an Alu 24" iMac and have the opportunity to try .mac out for two months. I would really like to try it out, but I have a quick question. If I sign up for an @mac.com email address will I be able to keep the email address even if I don't subscribe to .mac after the trial? Or, if I do subscribe to .mac, and cancel the subscription after a year or two, will I be able to keep the @mac email address?
I would hate to transfer all my email to the @mac address if I will just lose the account if I ever decide to cancel the .mac subscription.

thanks.

 

[gauchogolfer]

You must be an active subscriber to .mac for the email account to work.
You can still use the ID for iChat, even if you're not active, though.

 

[downingp]

sounds good. thanks.