GMail, Firefox 0.9, and Pizza

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Journal by FortKnox on Wednesday June 16, 2004 @10:58AM

GMail: So who hasn't gotten an invite and such? They are giving out invites like mad (I'm out , but already invited 6 people), so if you don't have one, say something and I'm sure someone will hit you up with an invite.
bethanie asks "what's so great about it?" Sure, it is a fad, and the 1GB of space makes it really desirable. But, honestly, after using it, I'm thoroughly impressed. The 'labels' instead of folders (and being able to apply multiple labels), and the way it handles replies in a 'threading' manner really kicks ass. I actually had to pay attention to notice the ads, so they are completely negligible.

All in all, I really think it flows well with how emailing should be done. Hopefully this will redefine webmail.

Firefox 0.9: I'm not to happy with it. Granted, I have the release candidate, but its actually crashed (as in, shutdown completely) randomly, and the "Tab Extension" extension causes a crash on startup (BTW - Tab Extension is practically required IMHO).
Yeah, slashdot doesn't render well every once-in-a-while, but its the only site I go to that has had that problem... so I think it may be slashdot. Lets face it, its an old site design and Taco just mentioned he's looking at learning css. I'm not to worried about it.

Pizza: There's no place for fruit on pizza? So what do you use for sauce? (A tomato is a fruit[1]!)

[1] No, not a fruit on the vine, but veggie on the plate. No, not a veggie. It is 100% a fruit all the time. Why is it confusing? IIRC, it has to do when the US was importing it (in the late 1800s, early 1900s), and fruits had higher taxes than veggies... the US Courts ruled it was a veggie cause it was 'mostly used in salads like a vegetable.' That's politics for ya ;-)

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GMAIL (Score:1)

by Em Emalb ( 452530 ) * writes:

mail for Gangstas.

G-money mail.

Word up skillet.

I'm cool like the other side of the pillow.

And I'm tired. Wicked bad tired.
Slashdot Rendering (Score:2)

by the_mad_poster ( 640772 ) writes:

so I think it may be slashdot. Lets face it, its an old site design and Taco just mentioned he's looking at learning css

Heh... nice to see he's only 4 years behind the curve :)
I've had trouble with Slashdot in Firefox since I started using it at 0.7. It renders the bars long on the page and overlays them on top of the menu to the left. It doesn't put any of the content in. This used to be a real nightmare because it happened on EVERY preview comment, but it does seem to have improved some.
So, yea - it'
Gmail invites (Score:2)

by neverkevin ( 601884 ) writes:

I posted some gmail invites on my journal, there are still a few left I think.
- Re:Gmail invites (Score:2)
  
  by John Harrison ( 223649 ) writes:
  
  they're all gone
GMail. (Score:1)

by Deamos ( 108051 ) writes:

I'll take an invite, you can send it to the address listed here on /. if you feel inclined.

It would be nice to snag Deamos@ for it, but I'll be surprised if I do.
- IM me if you still need one (Score:2)
  
  by turg ( 19864 ) * writes:
Gmail is pretty damn nice (Score:2)

by btlzu2 ( 99039 ) * writes:

If I continue being impressed as I am with it and see how transition from beta to final release goes, I might use it almost exclusively. I really like the interface. Google still is the king.

Tomato is definitely more vegetable like than fruit like. Most fruits have sugary sweetness in common. Tomato is much different.

AFAIC this is all absurdist joking around anyway. I couldn't honestly give a hoot who puts what on a pizza regardless of my opinion on it. I just think it's fairly nauseating for me fro
- Re:Gmail is pretty damn nice (Score:2)
  
  by bethanie ( 675210 ) * writes:
  
  Yeah yeah yeah. It's all a big joke. FACIST.
  
  At this point, I'd definitely accept an invite to check out Gmail, because it sounds like a nice innovation, and I'd like to TRY to stay abreast (yes, I said ABREAST. You wanna make somethin' of it?!) of the latest & coolest, etc.
  
  And yes, rewards may very well be included for the first one to get around to inviting me!! :-)
  
  ....Bethanie....
  - Re:Gmail is pretty damn nice (Score:2)
    
    by FortKnox ( 169099 ) writes:
    
    rewards may very well be included for the first one to get around to inviting me!!
    
    I knew I shoulda kept around one invite just in case... damndamndamn!
    - Re:Gmail is pretty damn nice (Score:2)
      
      by bethanie ( 675210 ) * writes:
      
      FK, you deserve a reward anyway. :-) Maybe I'll get my ass in gear and come up with something -- put this nesting energy spurt to some good use. You want a belly & boobie cast? Makes a great chips & dips set! ;-)
      
      ....Bethanie....
      - Re:Gmail is pretty damn nice (Score:2)
        
        by FortKnox ( 169099 ) writes:
        
        I can't imagine my wife's face when she opens up that package....
        
        At least I recently bought a comfy couch I could sleep on ;-)
      - Re:Gmail is pretty damn nice (Score:2)
        
        by FortKnox ( 169099 ) writes:
        
        marotti_at_gmail.com if you don't get one for a while, and I'll put you on top of my list :-)
  - Re:Gmail is pretty damn nice (Score:2)
    
    by btlzu2 ( 99039 ) * writes:
    
    FACIST.
    How do you know I make faces at you when I'm replying to your accusations?
    
    If I get invite ability, I'll ask ya.
    - Re:Gmail is pretty damn nice (Score:2)
      
      by bethanie ( 675210 ) * writes:
      
      Oh hey. Did I misspell that one? Pure ignorance on my part.
      
      The word was just at the top of my brain 'cause I watched Tea With Mussolini [imdb.com] last night. Thought I was being clever.
      
      Shows ya what *I* know!!
      
      ....Bethanie....
Sticking with Yahoo (Score:2)

by MacBrave ( 247640 ) writes:

Although Gmail looks interesting, I'm sticking with Yahoo for the time being.

Because I have Yahoo thru SBC DSL I just got upgraded to a 2GB mailbox with no ads. They also recently redesigned the web interface and IMO it's pretty slick.

Of course I have no idea what I'm going to do with 2gb space, but it's the though that counts......
Browsers (Score:2)

by GeckoFood ( 585211 ) * writes:
- Firefox 0.9: I'm not to happy with it.
It's better than it was, but still has some squirrely behavior. I personally like Opera myself, and will probably shell out some cash for it in the very near future. It's not perfect either, but it works for me.
Firefox (Score:2)

by LordBodak ( 561365 ) writes:

I've had good luck so far *knocks on wood*
I don't use the Tab Extension, but did you make sure to upgrade it? 0.8 extensions do not work on 0.9.
0.9 has worked fine for me yesterday on XP at work, and last night on OS X at home... no problems yet. Hoping the Luna Blue theme gets upgraded soon, I don't like the default Windows theme.
GMail (Score:2)

by Judg3 ( 88435 ) writes:

I'd love an invite! Someone shoot on to me at jeremy.pavleck(AT)capella(DOT)edu and I'll be forever grateful!
Gmail invite? (Score:2)

by Patik ( 584959 ) * writes:

I'd love one.... email me [mailto]
Re: (Score:2)

by account_deleted ( 4530225 ) * writes:

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just another whore for Gmail invites (Score:1)

by bellus quies ( 585501 ) writes:

:::grovel grovel::

If someone could forward 2 along to me I'd be much obliged. Thanks.
GMail (Score:2)

by Otter ( 3800 ) writes:

Well, I still owe you for the Orkut invite (thanks!!!!!) so I'll hold off on pleding for GMail. Meanwhile, I've barely used Orkut as, among other reasons, it's blocked at work. (?)
GMail (Score:2)

by Red Warrior ( 637634 ) * writes:

OK, I'll bite.
Sombody send an invite.
- Re:GMail (Score:2)
  
  by slothdog ( 3329 ) * writes:
  
  I've got invites. Drop a note to slothdog at gmail dot com so I know where to send it.
I'll take an invite. (Score:1)

by lab16 ( 416283 ) writes:

lab16 at msn dot com
Gmail Invite? (Score:2)

by dead sun ( 104217 ) writes:

While late to the party to ask for invites, I'd appreciate one if I could get it. Mail me at jgohde@excite.com [mailto].
- Re:Gmail Invite? (Score:2)
  
  by dead sun ( 104217 ) writes:
  
  w00t, I've gotten an invite now, no need for anybody to waste time sending me another. Thanks all.
invite request (Score:2)

by ke4roh ( 590577 ) * writes:

I'd sure like an invite, too. I can imagine the utility of GMail, but I haven't had a chance to try it yet. Thanks!
gmail invite (Score:1)

by dragoncortez ( 603226 ) * writes:

If anyone has an extra gmail invite, I'm looking to join the party. Drop me a line at forums.curtis@inter-net-solutions.com
- Re:gmail invite (Score:1)
  
  by dragoncortez ( 603226 ) * writes:
  
  got one from slothdog, thanks
hit me with an invite!!! (Score:1)

by insanecarbonbasedlif ( 623558 ) writes:

insanecarbonbasedlifeform at juno dot com

Thanks!
YAGIR (Score:1)

by limpdawg ( 77844 ) writes:

If anybody has an extra invite, you can send it to: kkimmel cox net
Re: (Score:1)

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Gmail (Score:2)

by Oculus Habent ( 562837 ) * writes:

What the hell.

My crap mail (still check it) addy is:

octd459 @ hotmail.com

I'm not waiting with a thirst that cannot be slaked, though. I've had the same major e-mail address through a local ISP for thirteen years, and Mac OS X Mail handles my spam with no ads, but it would be nice to try. I might even use it.
GMail Please (Score:2)

by Rudy Rodarte ( 597418 ) writes:

shadyrudy (at) iwon.c0m
I hate to beg, but please!! By the way, I am writing this on a freshly downloaded copy of firefox 0.9!
Thanks in advance.
No invite here... (Score:1)

by N473 ( 183700 ) * writes:

I am totally jealous :-) Please invite me! leveck at yahoo dot com.
Hey... (Score:1)

by Short Circuit ( 52384 ) writes:

If we're still allowed to beg for a GMail account in here...well...I'm begging. :-)
- Re:Hey... (Score:2)
  
  by FortKnox ( 169099 ) writes:
  
  Incoming!! (AKA - Check your email) :-)

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