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The Gmail Interface I have always wanted!

Posted on: August 31, 2008 at 3:01 am | Posted under: Technology
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I have been a Gmail user ever since one of my colleagues gave me an invite back in 2004.  I love the system and all the space that keeps getting added :)  Recently, I decided to setup my domain account with Google Apps so that I am not stuck using 1&1’s horrible web interface.  I am very pleased with the switch over to Google Apps, but the one thing that Gmail lacks is a professional UI.

While always on the hunt for Firefox add-ons, I came across Google Redesigned.  Let me tell you, this add-on is sweet!  I now have a professional looking webmail interface that simply looks AMAZING!

I know, many of you are thinking that I can just setup IMAP and dump this into Thunderbird or Outlook, but I hate desktop mail clients.  I use Outlook for my email with the resort and the only reason is because the webmail interface is junk.

If you are a Gmail user running Firefox, then I encourage you to give the add-on a try.  One day I wish Gmail would look more like the mobileme mail interface, but I doubt that will ever happen.  I can still dream!

In addition to Gmail, the add-on also gives GCal a professional look.  The developer has plans to extend this to Reader and Docs, I’m looking forward to it!

Cheers!



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