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Yahoo Begins Testing New Web Mail

By Nate Mook, BetaNews

September 14, 2005, 11:40 AM

Yahoo on Tuesday began a limited beta test of a new Web mail system, which includes a redesigned interface that mirrors desktop-based clients like Microsoft Outlook. Drag and drop features are supported through DHTML, and a new search engine brings added support for attachments.

Yahoo said in June it was planning to launch a new version of Yahoo! Mail that would feature an instant preview pane. Many of the changes in the beta were taken from the company's acquisition of Oddpost last year. Users who dislike the new version will be given an option to switch back to the traditional interface.

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By pozgayboi

posted Apr 17, 2006 - 11:47 AM

To be considered for the new Yahoo! Mail Beta .. Continue to http://surveylink.yahoo.com/wix/p0473306.aspx Yahoo does not have the "invite" that gmail has.

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By Trouble_Maker200535

edited Dec 16, 2005 - 12:58 PM

Can i get someone to throw me a an invite to the yahoo mail beta? Please :)

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By kgruber

posted Sep 14, 2005 - 10:55 PM

When are other webmail providers such as Yahoo and Gmail going to get with the program and offer synchronization features found in Exchange Server, MOOL (Microsoft Outlook Live), IMAP, LDAP?

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By AquaDex

posted Sep 14, 2005 - 9:57 PM

For a feast of screenshots head over to http://www.neowin.net/fo...ex.php?showtopic=371904

I posted a bunch there.

The Beta supports Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher (5.5 works fine but you will get a few glitches here and there), Mozilla, Mozilla Firefox and Netscape 7.2 or higher.

No Opera support and no Safari support.

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By wincement

posted Sep 14, 2005 - 10:53 PM

Thanks for posting that. But why are all the screenshots shrunken? I can't even read the text in the prompts because of it =((

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By wincement

posted Sep 15, 2005 - 9:51 AM

very nice....

thanks =D

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By ServerMechanic

posted Sep 14, 2005 - 3:47 PM

Can someone throw us a screenshot or two?

I'd love to see a little preview :)

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By sethadam1

posted Sep 14, 2005 - 3:38 PM

Am I the only one who hates that Yahoo makes me sign in EVERY 24 HOURS? I mean *please*! At least give us the option of the cookie lasting longer!

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By debonair

edited Sep 14, 2005 - 5:42 PM

I don't have that problem. but then again, I use opera. maybe it handles things differently than whatever browser you use.

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By spiffyjeff

posted Sep 14, 2005 - 2:37 PM

I would use yahoo mail if they gave pop/smtp support for free.

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By davewalden

posted Sep 14, 2005 - 5:19 PM

Try using Thunderbird with the Web Mail and Yahoo extensions. I am able to pop get all my email from Yahoo, MSN, Hotmail and GMail.

Thunderbird
http://download.mozilla....p;os=win&lang=en-US

Web Mail Extension
http://www.extensionsmir...rbird/Web_Mail/?C=M;O=A

Yahoo Extension
http://www.extensionsmir...rbird/Web_Mail/?C=M;O=A

Hotmail/MSN Extension
http://www.extensionsmir...rbird/Web_Mail/?C=M;O=A

Lycos Extension
http://www.extensionsmir...rbird/Web_Mail/?C=M;O=A

MailDotCom Extension
http://www.extensionsmir...rbird/Web_Mail/?C=M;O=A

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By pingpongjedi

posted Sep 14, 2005 - 2:34 PM

I use firefox for everything...except Yahoo email. It would be nice if Yahoo supported firefox, but I don't mind switching to IE for email. If only I was one of the chosen for beta tests..

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By debonair

posted Sep 27, 2005 - 12:24 PM

firefox is supported. I've used it for the new mail myself.

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By davewalden

posted Sep 14, 2005 - 5:23 PM

I use Firefox v1.0.6 and I can view Yahoo email just fine. I have the AdBlock extension loaded and it hides/removes the greater majority of advertisements in the Free email services.

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By jordenpro

posted Sep 14, 2005 - 2:10 PM

Doing away with IE isn't an option for majority of people. I use both for different things, so crying about the webmail requiring IE, it's not Yahoo's fault other browsers can't support the same quality design as IE.

You jumped on the Anti-MS bus, enjoy the trip.

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By mjm01010101

posted Sep 14, 2005 - 1:58 PM

I was selected. It wanted me to use IE6. I declined. End of story. I don't care what the features are, I'm not changing my web browser just to have "cool" looking email clients.

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By mishigas

edited Sep 14, 2005 - 6:20 PM

Actually, the system requirements are:

IE 5.5 and higher (for Windows)
Firefox 1.0
Mozilla Suite 1.7
Netscape 7.2

The help page incorrectly states that IE 6 is required, but 5.5 works just fine.

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By wincement

posted Sep 14, 2005 - 3:00 PM

If it was just looks, I would agree with you. But Yahoo! seems to be excited about better functionality with this upgrade.

In a heartbeat, I would use an alternative browser just for that. Heck, just set Yahoo! mail to your home page in IE, so that that's all you use in it. I wouldn't even think twice about it.

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By rijp

posted Sep 14, 2005 - 2:33 PM

Then WTF are you here? Go, use Linux, delete Microsoft windows, use open office, and stay with your overblown Gmail, from Firefox. case close, you dork. We don't need you. See ya!

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By mjm01010101

posted Sep 14, 2005 - 3:01 PM

I'm happy you don't need me. But I'll stick around as long as I can troll right along with you.

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By spiffyjeff

posted Sep 14, 2005 - 2:38 PM

you're trippin'

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By infoghost

posted Sep 14, 2005 - 1:46 PM

I am in, and the interface is *slick*. I like it much better than gmail.

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By PC_Tool

posted Sep 14, 2005 - 1:49 PM

How is it compared to Outloolk Web Access?

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By ServerMechanic

posted Sep 14, 2005 - 1:26 PM

I want to be selected........I want it ......I want it..... :)

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By michperu

posted Sep 14, 2005 - 1:00 PM

The beta test will be available in the coming months. A long wait!!

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By heat_fan1

posted Sep 14, 2005 - 12:48 PM

I think you have to be selected. Not everyone will have it available, it seems. Which is very disappointing!

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By PC_Tool

posted Sep 14, 2005 - 1:50 PM

God forbid they give out "invites" and be accused of copying the "Great Big Goo(tm)".

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By wincement

posted Sep 14, 2005 - 3:01 PM

haha

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By Merlyn_3D

posted Sep 14, 2005 - 12:31 PM

Where is it?

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