Gmail windows live 2014
A blast from the past!
In 2014, Microsoft's Windows Live Mail was a popular email client for Windows users. Meanwhile, Gmail was (and still is) a free, web-based email service from Google.
Here's a brief rundown of what was happening in the world of email in 2014:
Windows Live Mail:
- Windows Live Mail was a free email client developed by Microsoft, which allowed users to manage their email accounts, including those from Outlook.com, Hotmail, and other providers.
- It was designed to be a simple, easy-to-use alternative to Microsoft Outlook.
- Windows Live Mail was available for Windows XP, Vista, and 7.
Gmail:
- Gmail was launched in 2004 by Google and had become one of the most popular email services in the world by 2014.
- Gmail offered a free, web-based email service with a generous storage limit (1 GB at the time) and innovative features like threaded conversations and labels.
- Gmail was accessible from any device with a web browser, making it a popular choice for users who wanted to access their email from anywhere.
In 2014, Microsoft was still promoting Windows Live Mail as a viable alternative to Gmail and other email services. However, Gmail's popularity and features had already made it a dominant player in the email market.
Today, Gmail remains one of the most widely used email services, with over 1.5 billion active users. Windows Live Mail, on the other hand, is no longer supported by Microsoft and has been replaced by Microsoft Outlook, which is a more comprehensive email client with features like calendar integration and task management.