State going to GMail this semester?
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I don't believe so unless they're only starting incomers on G-Mail...don't recall getting any information about that.
Yes, the transition to GMail is being made this semester. There's no set timetable, but they hope to have it implemented before Spring Break arrives.
About damn time, I say.
About damn time, I say.
I stand corrected. Sweet! I hate WebMail. I have yet to figure out why they don't just ask if you already have an e-mail address when you show up on campus and just give them that to put into a database.
They're getting rid of webmail?
Needs to be done but switching to gmail is different...
IIRC, gmail offered to do it for "free"
good move, IMO.
On another note, I graduated in May of 08, does anyone know how long I will have access to webmail? I thought it lasted through the next semester but I still have access. Not much traffic through it anymore, but it is always handy having a .edu address
On another note, I graduated in May of 08, does anyone know how long I will have access to webmail? I thought it lasted through the next semester but I still have access. Not much traffic through it anymore, but it is always handy having a .edu address
ISU is doing Gmail.
I'm sorry guys, but I am getting to the point where I am uncomfortable with the level of information that the Google people have. The non-expiring cookie, e-mail your history of queries and pages visited it creeps me out. I have Gmail as one of many e-mail accounts but I really think this is getting to the point where all of the eggs are in one basket, and it's ripe for abuse.
I'm sorry guys, but I am getting to the point where I am uncomfortable with the level of information that the Google people have. The non-expiring cookie, e-mail your history of queries and pages visited it creeps me out. I have Gmail as one of many e-mail accounts but I really think this is getting to the point where all of the eggs are in one basket, and it's ripe for abuse.
I stand corrected. Sweet! I hate WebMail. I have yet to figure out why they don't just ask if you already have an e-mail address when you show up on campus and just give them that to put into a database.
Unless they changed something they've had POP3 access and they even give you a free version of Eudora if you don't like using Outlook. Only time I ever use a webmail client is when I'm not on a PC I own and have POP3 setup on.
You'll lose it in spring semester 09, according to the ISU IT site FAQ: I’m currently a student. What will happen to my email account when I leave Iowa State? : IT
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