Righty hotmail

A blast from the past! Hotmail was one of the first free web-based email services, launched in 1996 by Sabeer Bhatia and Jack Smith. It was acquired by Microsoft in 1997 and became a popular way for people to access their email accounts online.

The "righty" you're referring to is likely the "Hotmail" logo, which featured a red "H" made up of two curved lines that resembled a right-handed fist. The logo was meant to evoke the idea of a "high-five" or a thumbs-up, symbolizing the excitement and enthusiasm of using the service.

Hotmail was a game-changer in the early days of the internet, allowing people to access their email accounts from anywhere with an internet connection. It was also one of the first services to offer free email accounts, which helped to democratize access to the internet and email.

Although Hotmail is no longer a standalone service, its legacy lives on as part of Microsoft's Outlook.com service, which offers a range of email and productivity tools.