Web 2.0 applications: Google vs. Yahoo vs. the world
By Elsa Wenzel on 23 May 2006
- Introduction
- Detailed explanation of the features
- Comparison chart of the features
| Yahoo | Microsoft | ||
| Free storage | 2.65GB | 1GB | 2GB |
| Browsers | IE 5.5, Firefox, Opera, Netscape, Safari | IE, Firefox, Opera | IE 6 and up; basic features work in other browsers |
| Integration with the brand's other services | Integrates with Google Calendar beta, Google Talk (Chat) beta; locations link to Google Maps | Links to Yahoo Calendar and Notepad | Displays Windows Live Calendar beta |
| Drag and drop messages | No | Yes | Yes |
| Organise messages | Labels | Folders | Folders |
| Security protection | Spam and virus filters; bounces back messages with EXE files | Spam and virus filters | Spam and phishing filters |
| Search messages | Yes, attachments as well | Yes, attachments as well | Yes, text only |
| Message strings | Yes | No | No |
| Ads | Text ads within the interface are based on content of your e-mail | No | Two animated, graphical ads appear within the interface |
| RSS newsreader | Web Clips within the interface | Yes | No |
| How to test | Create a Gmail account with your mobile phone | Get on waiting list at Yahoo's Web site | Get on waiting list within your Hotmail account |
| Tabbed messaging | No | Yes | No |
| Saves sent messages | Yes | Yes | Saves for 30 days |
| Customise style | No | Dozens of message stationery templates | 9 interface colour schemes |
| Mouse right-click functions | No | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard shortcuts | Yes | Yes, right-click menus | Yes, right-click menus |
| Set away message | Yes | Yes | No |
| Filter messages | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spelling checker | Yes, in 30 languages | No | Yes; highlights potential errors within message body |
| Forwarding and POP | Yes | Yes | No |
| Support | Searchable knowledge base, user forums | Animated overview, tutorials, knowledge base | Searchable knowledge base, FAQs |
| Alternate interface | Switch to HTML interface | Switch to classic Yahoo Mail | Switch to classic Hotmail |
Topics: e-mail, hotmail, applications, yahoo, google, gmail, mail, web 2.0
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