E-mail

[btlook1]

Got a new computer...whats everyone using for there main e-mail nowdays? Something free...used to use Eudora but it kinda sux. Anyone use the windows live? outlook is easy but don't have it on this computer...assume I can dl it somewhere? Suggestions? Thanks!

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

I run a business, but a shitload:
Online Billing
Stakeholder communications (landlords, suppliers, accountants, Insurance, etc)
Informal communications with external entities (regulators, IRS, etc)
Newsletters
I'm on a volunteer board that is spread out over the state and it is the only way we communicate.

Email is still very important part of my professional life. I could probably do without in my personal life, but without all the online accounts stuff, it would be tough.

I think that's the rub. I don't use it at all in my professional life. And I have little use for it in my personal life. I may start using it more for some organizational things, but that would be it.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Interesting. Just in comparison, I use email for shopping which is why I referred to it as admail earlier. Everyone I know has Facebook so that usually is the forum for event invitations and planning. I don't subscribe to threads and I probably should subscribe to more, so I can respond to posts. I forget half the time. And I use a bank app for my banking, and pay everything online. I'd probably be better organized if I used my email more than I do.

I meant event invitations and planning as appointments and reminders for myself. When I add something to my calendar, I include my personal email and work email so the invite will show in my home and work versions of outlook, as well as on my phone.

I use a bank app too, but I get alerts in my email when large purchases are made on my CC. I get alerts in my email when my bills are due.

Email also allows me to keep a quick and easy history of everything I do/pay/correspond with/etc. I just move things to the appropriate folder and I can search and find stuff very quickly.

[The Franchise]

I have 5 different e-mail accounts.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

I have 5 different e-mail accounts.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by loochy

I'm low carb.....no thanks.

[QuikSsurfer]

If you've used outlook, you can use Windows Live.
If you're looking to create a new email - just sign up for a gmail (google) account. Adding the account to Windows Live is painless. Are you needing to add a exchange account?

Another email client option would be Mozilla Thunderbird.

[mikeyis4dcats.]

I couldn't live without email, personal or business. I send or receive at least a dozen personal emails every single day, and have sent or received well over 2000 emails for business since January 1.

[thecoffeeguy]

I hate gmail. Google collects way to much information about you. I dont like that at all.

I use: http://www.hushmail.com/

So far so good.

The ultimate way to go would be to sign up for your own domain and have someone host your email for you.

[mikeyis4dcats.]

Originally Posted by thecoffeeguy

I hate gmail. Google collects way to much information about you. I dont like that at all.

I use: http://www.hushmail.com/

So far so good.

The ultimate way to go would be to sign up for your own domain and have someone host your email for you.

I actually dislike gmail as well. Never could get into it. I use hotmail and my corporate account primarily, and a cable/isp account as well.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by thecoffeeguy

I hate gmail. Google collects way to much information about you. I dont like that at all.

I use: http://www.hushmail.com/

So far so good.

The ultimate way to go would be to sign up for your own domain and have someone host your email for you.

Google gives a **** about what kind of innoculant I'm using?

[Fish]

Originally Posted by thecoffeeguy

I hate gmail. Google collects way to much information about you. I dont like that at all.

I use: http://www.hushmail.com/

So far so good.

The ultimate way to go would be to sign up for your own domain and have someone host your email for you.

Your information is being collected no matter what system you use, including hushmail. You're not really avoiding anything. There is no such thing as online privacy anymore.