I believe it's still by invitation only (i.e. someone who has a gmail account can invite you) due to not being out of beta yet.
I'm interested in getting a GMail account myself as well -- mostly just out of curiosity -- but it's much more attrative to me now that they've added POP support.
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Seed
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Mon 15 Nov, 2004 12:57 pm
what is GMAIL?
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Phoenix32890
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Mon 15 Nov, 2004 12:58 pm
Seed wrote:
what is GMAIL?
It is an E Mail Account hosted by Google. It is now in Beta, and you need to be invited to get one.
I usually don't do this, the invite thing is just a marketing gimmick.
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Seed
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Mon 15 Nov, 2004 09:40 pm
i dont understand how its better
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ehBeth
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Tue 16 Nov, 2004 11:38 am
I haven't been able to spot any real benefit to it. I've been using it since the summer, sort of intermittently. Lemme know if you want an invite, Seed. I think I've got a few left in the hopper.
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the prince
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Tue 16 Nov, 2004 11:40 am
Actually I wouldn't mind an invite - if only to block my user name on gmail....
So please ? Pretty please ?
gautam - male - gmail
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Seed
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Tue 16 Nov, 2004 01:00 pm
sure ms. ehbeth i wouldnt mind an invite thank you
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Monger
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Tue 16 Nov, 2004 02:14 pm
Thanks Craven... I haven't checked the email account you sent it to yet, but I'll be sure to play around with that a bit.
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ehBeth
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Tue 16 Nov, 2004 02:54 pm
will go into the account once i get home
invitations 'r' us
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Vivien
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Fri 19 Nov, 2004 04:26 am
if anyone has a spare invitation going? I'd love one
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the prince
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Fri 19 Nov, 2004 04:32 am
ehBeth, I checked my email today, but I did not have any invitation...
<pls wait while I pick up the pieces of my shattered heart>
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Monger
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Fri 19 Nov, 2004 06:42 am
Vivien, I went to try to see how to send invitations & found the following:
Google wrote:
How do I invite others to join Gmail?
Answer:
Gmail invitations are available on a limited basis and are randomly distributed.
If you do not see the 'Invite a friend to join Gmail!' link in your inbox it means:
- You have used all of your invitations or you have not been granted invitations
- We are not distributing more invitations
- We will not be able to give you more invitations, even if you ask nicely or offer to tattoo Gmail on some part of your body (You'd be amazed at what people will offer for a Gmail invitation.)
There is a sign up list for those who have not been invited, but want Gmail updates.
I never got any invitations to distribute. Sowwy...
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ehBeth
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Fri 19 Nov, 2004 11:23 am
Sorry, Gautam - I didn't have your e-ddress to forward the invite to! I have 4 or 5 right now. If you'd like one, pm me your e-ddress and I'll forward an invite this weekend.
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the prince
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Fri 19 Nov, 2004 11:27 am
Sent ehbeth !!
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Craven de Kere
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Fri 19 Nov, 2004 12:38 pm
I sent invites to Vivien and Gautam last night.
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Vivien
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Fri 19 Nov, 2004 01:08 pm
Craven de Kere wrote:
I sent invites to Vivien and Gautam last night.
thank you - received and about to be tried out.
later .... installed, tried out, notifier installed and still investigating - I like it - thanks again
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the prince
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Sat 20 Nov, 2004 06:30 am
Thanks a ton Craven - I got the invite, but all the names which I wanted were taken Anyways, I have invented a new name for myself there - I am sparky.gautam !!