Windows 7: Gmail finally overtakes Hotmail as world's top email service

**x BlueRobot** · 12 Nov 2012

I've used Hotmail as my primary e-mail client for years, and only have a GMail due to my Android phone, whereby I had to create a GMail just to download apps. In fact, I rarely even use e-mails anymore as a method of communication; only when I'm applying for jobs does my e-mail get used.

Lady Fitzgerald · 12 Nov 2012

Gmail became available to the general public in 2007. For about a year or so before that, it was available only by invitation (although getting an invitation wasn't hard).

jadinolf · 13 Nov 2012

My oldest Gmail is dated January 2005 so I must be somewhat of an old timer.

I use it for every company that I deal with plus all of my forums. In addition, I give my Gmail address to friends who don't understand what .bcc means.

**x BlueRobot** · 13 Nov 2012

This thread has reminded me, that I need to unsubscribe to all the websites which I don't use anymore, I have thousands of subscriptions being sent to my inbox

beauparc · 20 Nov 2012

I have both Hotmail and gmail accounts. The thing which impresses me about gmail is that it's spam filters are excellent. Far better than hotmail, IMO.

jadinolf · 20 Nov 2012

I also have a throwaway address : joe@yopmail.com

Go ahead and send an email.

jimbo45 · 21 Nov 2012

Hi there
the thing that sells GMAIL to me is the integration with OUTLOOK -- I don't like webmail based interfaces as a rule -- always have preferred OUTLOOK as an email client . Now I just open up outlook and can send / receive GMAIL account(s) just like regular non GMAIL account(s) .

Yahoo I think actually charges you if you want OUTLOOK Integration -- so that's out. GMAIL seems fine by me and also integrates perfectly on a smart phone as well.

Cheers
jimbo

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