As you know, I am evaluating various ISP's here in the UK but (to my
surprise) they don't all provide email options. Those that don't argue
that there are so many good FREE 'uns around why bother? This may be
true but I would be obliged if you would now don your deerstalker, get
out your magnifying glass and twiddle on your fiddle. Of course, if
you play a melody on a G-string I shall not be surprised but I would
like to be convinced. Incidentally, the email option(s) you recommend
do not necessarily have to be free provided you can round up all the
usual suspects for further questioning. There's no rush but I would
appreciate an answer before the New Year (2006 that is). In the
meantime, A VERY MERRY FESTIVE!

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Request for Question Clarification by answerfinder-ga on 20 Dec 2005 03:21 PST

Dear probonopublico-ga,

Season?s greetings to you to. Thank you for asking me on this one.
However, I'm going to disappoint you as I?m not sure that I would be
the best one to evaluate the various email providers out there. The
reason is simply that I don?t understand the complexities of IMAP/Web
access and SMTP sufficiently to advise you.  For instance I use
http://www.fastmail.fm/
But I cannot give an opinion on its standing and reliability.

I can recommend another UK researcher who I am sure would be able to
provide a good answers they seem to specialise in computers, internet
and web design. If you agree I can post their name here and I am sure
he will find the reference to their name and your question.

answerfinder-ga

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Clarification of Question by probonopublico-ga on 20 Dec 2005 04:43 PST

Hi Answerfinder

Sorry that my Question is not up your street but a super sub would be
allowed. Please nominate!

All the Best

Bryan

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Request for Question Clarification by answerfinder-ga on 20 Dec 2005 04:48 PST

Bryan,
I?m sure palitoy-ga (palitoy) will be able to give you a good report.
I think he will pick this comment up. I'll keep an eye on it.
AF

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Clarification of Question by probonopublico-ga on 20 Dec 2005 08:08 PST

Hi AF,
Many thanks for nominating a super sub. I shall leave this question
open and I now cordially invite Palitoy to provide an Answer. Over to
you, Palitoy! All the Best, Bryan

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Clarification of Question by probonopublico-ga on 21 Dec 2005 23:18 PST

Now sorted! Many thanks to all.

I apologise for entering a question not addressed to me, but the fans
miss you. Merry Xmas

Happy Holidays to you and yours Bryan!

And more of the same from me too!  Hope we will be seeing you around
in the New Year and that it may be a very good one for you, Myoarin

Many thanks PG, Cyn & Myo and a Merry Festive to you all, Bryan

If you want a reliable, but not feature-laden, mail and Usenet service
you could consider Clara Mail and News.
http://www.uk.clara.net/btbroadband/

It's SMTP/POP3 (no IMAP) and the webmail client is fairly basic, but
at £10 a year it's good value IMHO. Clara's news service also has a
fairly good reputation.

Owain

Many thanks, Owain, for recommending Clara but I have reason to wonder
'Is she really male?' A colour photo of the good lady would be
appreciated as a Comment Clarification. Bryan

Hi dear Bryan,

I almost fell off my chair when I saw your question!!!!!
I'm soooooo happy :-) to see you here!!!

Steph53

Hi Steph

Are you the same Steph who used to live in Canada many ages ago?

If so, you must be quite a big girl now, and maybe even going to school.

I hope Santa brings you a big bagful of goodies.

All the Best

Bryan