The Plot Thickens (Score 1)

Would google release two April Fools jokes in the same year? Possible, but less likely than just 1. I think this gives weight to the possibility that google is dead serious about g-mail. It's just the kind of semi-revolutionary, user-centric idea that we've come to expect from our favorite search engine. And look at all the previous April fools jokes they've concocted - all entertaining, but obviously false from the outset. This is what google does best - take what others are doing rather badly and perfecting it, turning a disgruntled user into a fiercely loyal one.

The discussion of potential abuse for warez, etc. is sure to be a useless waste of energy. Google would have considered all these things well in advance. They understand the gravity of what they have proposed and they're fully aware that monumental schemes invite vandals of all kinds. So, leave the worrying to google. Sign up, read your e-mail at liesure, don't discuss any secure matters over public channels, and pray that more companies pick up on google's beautiful vision - that a company doesn't have to be evil to be successful.