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Title: GMail now open to all
Post by: Rik on Feb 07, 2007, 15:10:48
You no longer need an invitation to obtain a GMail account, see the BBC story here (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6338183.stm).
Title: Re: GMail now open to all
Post by: Lance on Feb 08, 2007, 12:32:18
Thanks Rik,

Nerval will have to change his signature at the bottom of his posts now!
Title: Re: GMail now open to all
Post by: Rik on Feb 08, 2007, 12:44:57
Oh, he can still send invites, he just won't get any karma for doing so. :)
Title: Re: GMail now open to all
Post by: Nerval on Feb 08, 2007, 12:48:08
I checked with googlemail UK and it didn't mention just asking so I left it for now.
Title: Re: GMail now open to all
Post by: Ray on Feb 08, 2007, 12:53:06
Thanks Rik I have just signed up for an account
Title: Re: GMail now open to all
Post by: Nerval on Feb 08, 2007, 12:55:12
checked again just now and it's changed.
Off to amend sig.  :laugh:
Title: Re: GMail now open to all
Post by: Rik on Feb 08, 2007, 13:03:23
Quote from: Sheltieuk on Feb 08, 2007, 12:53:06
Thanks Rik I have just signed up for an account

It's quite useful to have a throwaway one or two. I use one for all forum notifications, so I have formed an archive over the years.
Title: Re: GMail now open to all
Post by: Inactive on Feb 08, 2007, 13:08:11
I have used Hotmail for years..I know....I know..  :o

Never had a problem.

Oh and one or two extra freebie's for Forum use.
Title: Re: GMail now open to all
Post by: Rik on Feb 08, 2007, 13:11:33
I think the big advantage with GMail is the free POP access. IIRC, you have to pay for that with Hotmail?
Title: Re: GMail now open to all
Post by: Nerval on Feb 08, 2007, 13:12:24
Quote from: rikbean on Feb 08, 2007, 13:03:23
I. I use one for all forum notifications, so I have formed an archive over the years.

I'd hate to see inside your attic.  I'm an inveterate thrower away.  Anything unused/unaccessed for a few months goes in the bin.  Cos if I needed it after that I'd never find it and it would be quicker to get a new one.
Title: Re: GMail now open to all
Post by: Inactive on Feb 08, 2007, 13:13:46
Quote from: rikbean on Feb 08, 2007, 13:11:33
I think the big advantage with GMail is the free POP access. IIRC, you have to pay for that with Hotmail?


Not on old accounts, only newer ones I think,  mine works fine through OE.
Title: Re: GMail now open to all
Post by: Inactive on Feb 08, 2007, 13:15:02
Quote from: Nerval on Feb 08, 2007, 13:12:24
I'd hate to see inside your attic.  I'm an inveterate thrower away.  Anything unused/unaccessed for a few months goes in the bin.  Cos if I needed it after that I'd never find it and it would be quicker to get a new one.

I am the worlds worst hoarder...my loft and garage are full of " I may need it some day " stuff. ;)
Title: Re: GMail now open to all
Post by: Rik on Feb 08, 2007, 13:16:07
Mine too. I can't resist keeping packaging in case I need to send stuff back under warranty. :(
Title: Re: GMail now open to all
Post by: Nerval on Feb 08, 2007, 13:16:37
But if you do you'll never find it. :laugh:

Let me see, I knew I had one round here somewhere............
Title: Re: GMail now open to all
Post by: Inactive on Feb 08, 2007, 13:18:38
Nah, mine is all stored in my " Logical Chaos System "..  ;D
Title: Re: GMail now open to all
Post by: Rik on Feb 08, 2007, 15:16:07
As is mine, I use the archaeological method, oldest layer at the bottom. :)
Title: Re: GMail now open to all
Post by: Lance on Feb 08, 2007, 23:58:06
Quote from: Nerval on Feb 08, 2007, 13:16:37
But if you do you'll never find it. :laugh:

Let me see, I knew I had one round here somewhere............

Maybe thats just your age showing Nerv!!!! :out:
Title: Re: GMail now open to all
Post by: Nerval on Feb 09, 2007, 07:43:00
Quote from: lance on Feb 08, 2007, 23:58:06
Maybe thats just your age showing Nerv!!!! :out:

As if I needed reminding........lol ;D
Title: Re: GMail now open to all
Post by: Rik on Feb 09, 2007, 10:15:50
What's reminding, I've forgotten...  :'(
Title: Re: GMail now open to all
Post by: Lance on Feb 09, 2007, 11:11:12
lol