How to get a GMail account?

[Bogie]

I never did take advantage of getting a GMail account before - didn't really need one. Now that it is being required for new services, like Google Talk, I think I should get one, just so I know what people are talking about, and may need assistance with.

I have HotMail but, again, just to know what is happening on that front.

Now, it is by invitation only, so how does one get to be an insider?

[dbusguy]

I'm e-mailing you 1 now :d

[Bogie]

Thanks dbusguy! Appreciated.

[Matrix]

google is making gmail available without an invite to US users with mobile phones capable of receiving text messages according to this article.


But starting today, invites are no longer needed to get a Gmail account. In a separate announcement, Google says it will take the wraps off the service for users in the U.S. Gmail will be open and free to U.S. users but will require that they use a mobile phone capable of receiving text messages to prove they're legitimate users. When they sign up, Harik says, Google will send their phone a text message. While it may not be fail-safe, Harik says the measure is an effort to minimize Gmail being used by spammers and for other types of abuse.

full article (http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/aug2005/tc20050824_9823_tc119.htm)

[marko_316]

can someone invite me please

[Dr.Dan]

Sent you a PM with the invite :)

[Digiital]

who else wants a invite? PM me your email address and I'll send you a invite.

I keep hearing that you don't need any invites anymore, but heck if I can find the signup page.

[freestylegreek]

i know i think 2 sites where you can get your own invites

[quantum]

i know i think 2 sites where you can get your own invites

Sometimes Google works just too efficiently. I got my invites from a site that offers them by typing gmail into Google. Kind of ironic isn't it.

[freestylegreek]

Yup thats how i got my invites from the 2 sites that i know of.

[silverspy]

Anyone still have an invite they can send me? email is soul5tice@hotmail.com, many thanks if you can help!

[justabitcrazee]

I have 99 Invites left, I gave one to Silverspy

[spaminator]

Sometimes Google works just too efficiently. I got my invites from a site that offers them by typing gmail into Google. Kind of ironic isn't it.does that mean that people are using other people's invites without their permission?

[xahax]

Hi all, just read up on this Gmail to make sure it's something i'd be interested in using. If someone has an invite they can afford to pass on, i'd appreciate it. If you'd like me to pm my email address, be happy to do so.

[Dr.Dan]

Hi all, just read up on this Gmail to make sure it's something i'd be interested in using. If someone has an invite they can afford to pass on, i'd appreciate it. If you'd like me to pm my email address, be happy to do so.
PM sent to xahax

[silverspy]

I have 99 Invites left, I gave one to Silverspy

thx mang

[JohnPB]

If anybody needs one, email me at john.buffam@gmail.com, I have over 100