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williemyers
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a Mac-knowledgable email hosting service?

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hey all, this is kind of a "business" related question?
I'm trying to find a really good email hosting service that is Mac-knowledgable! Most of them - GoDaddt, etc. - when I mention that I'm using Mac, just go blank. anyone have any good expeoriances?
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Re: a Mac-knowledgable email hosting service?

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I am in the same boat and have t make a decision this month.

Yahoo hasn't a clue. They broke POP mail last July and IMAP breaks down regularly. I'm sick of them and will not renew.

Gmail is out. I use it at work. 'Nuff said.

GoDaddy tells me that they know what they are doing.

I am open to suggestions.
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Re: a Mac-knowledgable email hosting service?

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I had spotty email services from ISPs and other larger providers. I got a small account at ICD with a hosted domain that included unlimited email up to the storage and bandwidth limits. In at least 10 years, it has always worked without problems on Macs and PCs and never been unavailable. When family and friends have recurring problems with email services, I give them an email address and all is well.

I don't know what distinguishes this service from others, but I suspect ICD only uses basic UNIX services in its platforms. It is probably not practical if you only want free email and have no use for a hosted domain and all that comes with it.
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williemyers
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Re: a Mac-knowledgable email hosting service?

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thanks guys, if I get any additional good leads, I'll pass them along...
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