on 6/13/03 2:51 AM, Hamlin Krewson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > The reason most people use the email service they have is because it > comes with their ISP. Telling them that a valid solution is to change > ISPs, or look for a crappy "free" email address (that usually means > accessing through a browser) is not a solution. That's like Microsoft > telling a customer that the reason his computer crashes is because he > installed software on it, and if he just removes it or switches to the > MS version everything will be just fine.
But there are good reasons to use a third provider for email. For instance, a lot of places that provide web hosting and domain services also provide email services. Also, if you happen to travel a lot, the ability to have access anywhere, independently of your ISP is handy, and also, should you think you will be changing ISPs anytime, using a third-party email address removes the need to ask everybody to change their address book, as well as the potential for people to lose touch with you. Because I live a transatlantic life, I use [EMAIL PROTECTED], which provides my email address. I've used this address now for about 5 or 6 years, and while I have changed ISPs and gone without an ISP for long periods, I've never lost this email address. It used to be free, but now it's about $40 per year. This email address allows me POP/SMTP services, web access as well as email forwarding to a local email address. Between these three options, all my needs are met. As Mac users, we also have the option of a dotMac account, which, while more expensive, also gives these options, and much more. Needless to say, I also have a dotMac account, and don't intend to give that up either. :-) It most certainly is not a moot point to suggest such a thing. I highly recommend it. I would never go back to being dependent on my ISP for email services. I recommend it for everybody! :-) -- Jon Glass Krakow, Poland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! - I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" - Patrick Henry -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
