Is virginmedia switching all ntl accounts to gmail

[ontheball]

If so im not happy about this. Google is well known for invasions of privacy and already with the buzz fiasco the last thing we need is to become part of it. does this mean all contacts will become open to the web, are we part of buzz by default. what privacy settings do we need to change.

[Kymmy]

I think you're getting confused between Googlemail and gmail. Although owned by the same people googlemail is known for spamming where as gmail is more private, domain based and doesn't have the same t&c's of the more public googlemail

[ontheball]

I was sure they were the same thing. Do you have any ideas when the uprgade is likely to be complete.

[Ignitionnet]

Originally Posted by Kymmy

I think you're getting confused between Googlemail and gmail. Although owned by the same people googlemail is known for spamming where as gmail is more private, domain based and doesn't have the same t&c's of the more public googlemail

Nope for legal trademark reasons Google can't use Gmail everywhere, other companies in some countries have the Gmail trademark already, and named the service Google Mail instead. Zero difference between them apart from that and the domains are interchangeable.

http://mail.google.com/mail/help/int...ooglemail.html

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Originally Posted by ontheball

If so im not happy about this. Google is well known for invasions of privacy and already with the buzz fiasco the last thing we need is to become part of it. does this mean all contacts will become open to the web, are we part of buzz by default. what privacy settings do we need to change.

No, no and no respectively. They're outsourcing the mail to Google, not converting your mail into a free GMail box. You won't be part of Buzz, contacts won't be sent around the world and Google won't be serving you ads based on the content of your mails.

You'll be on Google Apps, not GMail.

[ontheball]

thanks for clearing that up ignition

[Ignitionnet]

No worries.

[Toto]

A sensible answer

[vanman]

my ntl email address swapped to @virginmedia.com yesterday
Welcome to your new and improved Virgin Media Mail!

show details 30 Apr (2 days ago)
Hello and welcome to your new and improved Virgin Media Mail!
Virgin Media Mail is an upgrade to your existing ntlworld.com email account and if you're reading this, then you've logged in already. Brilliant!
Your existing email address still works and we have no plans to change that. We hope you'll find Virgin Media Mail much easier to use than your old email account and because we now use Google to provide your service, there are some fantastic new features too!
Using Virgin Media Mail through webmail

• Check your emails wherever you are with easy-to-use Google mail on your mobile phone
• Find that elusive email easily with Google search for your inbox
• Chat with other Google Mail users in your contacts
• No need to delete emails to clear storage space - just archive them as you now have 7000 MB of storage to use (that's gone up from 30 MB that you used to have!)

To find out more about all the exciting new benefits of Virgin Media Mail, there is lots more information at virginmedia.com/vmmailwelcome
Frequently Asked Questions
If you're wondering why you are seeing some old emails being re-delivered to your inbox, or if you're having issues with accessing your email from multiple devices and/or other computers, check out our Frequently Asked Questions at virginmedia.com/emailfaqs
Virgin Media Mail and email programs
To make sure Outlook Express or other email programs keep working, you'll need to make a few quick changes before you start using your new Virgin Media Mail account. We've created a little software program to help you get it all sorted. And don't worry, your emails, messages and contacts won't be affected.
Download the automated setup tool at virginmedia.com/cst
Get in touch
Don't forget, you can always contact us if you have any questions or problems, we'll be happy to help! You'll find our details at virginmedia.com/contact
Happy surfing!

[SnoopZ]

Originally Posted by vanman

my ntl email address swapped to @virginmedia.com yesterday

I thought they sent you an email telling you about the options.

1 of the options is to keep your old ntlworld.com email as well as have the virginmedia.com one.

[vanman]

Originally Posted by SnoopZ

I thought they sent you an email telling you about the options.

1 of the options is to keep your old ntlworld.com email as well as have the virginmedia.com one.

Your existing email address still works

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by vanman

my ntl email address swapped to @virginmedia.com yesterday

Actually it did not as your existing email addresses will remain as NTL addresses unless you delete them, except for your primary address which is permanent.

If you decide that you want another mailbox then that will be an @virginmedia.com email and you can have up to 10 email addresses on the new platform.

[vanman]

Originally Posted by Masque

Actually it did not as your existing email addresses will remain as NTL addresses unless you delete them, except for your primary address which is permanent.

If you decide that you want another mailbox then that will be an @virginmedia.com email and you can have up to 10 email addresses on the new platform.

Hello and welcome to your new and improved Virgin Media Mail!
Virgin Media Mail is an upgrade to your existing ntlworld.com email account and if you're reading this, then you've logged in already. Brilliant!
Your existing email address still works and we have no plans to change that. We hope you'll find Virgin Media Mail much easier to use than your old email account and because we now use Google to provide your service, there are some fantastic new features too!

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by vanman

Hello and welcome to your new and improved Virgin Media Mail!
Virgin Media Mail is an upgrade to your existing ntlworld.com email account and if you're reading this, then you've logged in already. Brilliant!
Your existing email address still works and we have no plans to change that. We hope you'll find Virgin Media Mail much easier to use than your old email account and because we now use Google to provide your service, there are some fantastic new features too!

I know I work there, but your post made a great sounding board, hence the edit of it for other posters to read about it.

[Matth]

The other issue is that it blocks exe, reg and other attachments, even when zipped, so measures would be needed if you wanted to send a reg tweak to a friend (actually, that is a simple one, send as TXT and advise to rename it.

If there was an opt-out of this "protection", I would - I already filter attachment posts to a seperate folder, for additional caution, and I can see legitimate uses for sending exe, such as a portable presentation.

Oh well, maybe they don't count 7Z as "zipped".

[pip08456]

WinRar also works for sending .exe files.