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Microsoft to Sell Outlook Subscription Service

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the outlook-cloudy-ask-again dept.

An anonymous contributor writes "Boston.com is reporting that Microsoft will begin selling Outlook as a subscription service to compete with add-on services provided by Yahoo and Google. 'The new service, which costs $59.95 per year, will let people organize e-mail, contact lists and calendars in their online Hotmail accounts using the Microsoft Outlook program most often found on businesses' desktop computers.' I can't see many users paying for this service. Most Hotmail users use it because it is free, or they don't know about the alternatives. Paying for access via Outlook doesn't seem to fit with that market segment."

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  1. Also offering Outlook Express - they'll pay you! by Brento · · Score: 4, Funny

    In related news, FlyByNight Inc has announced that it will begin offering Outlook Express in a new reverse-subscription method. "We'll give users $59.95 per year to use this email program without antivirus software. Just install it, and we'll put your check in the mail right away," FlyByNight's Vice President of Public Relations, I. 0wnzJ00 explained.

    Steve Ballmer initially acknowledged FlyByNight's efforts, stating, "We haven't been able to give it away - we bundled it with Windows, and people go out of their way to uninstall Outlook Express. We applaud FlyByNight's new distribution methods."

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  2. They also offer cafeteria pricing by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    For just $5.95 per year you can purchase the blue screen portion of the service. For 19.95 per year, you get both the blue screen and clippy portion of the service.

  3. That's the Way by TychoCelchuuu · · Score: 3, Funny

    Uh oh! Firefox is getting more popular! Thunderbird is becoming a viable email client! You're losing ground! What do you do? Quick, think! I've got it! Charge people yearly for stuff you didn't used to!

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  4. Hotmail respect by gaber1187 · · Score: 5, Funny
    There is a certain level of respect I get from having a hotmail account.

    People see surfrdood344@hotmail.com on my resume and say, "this guy means business"...

    being able to have easier access to my hotmail account? priceless...

  5. Re:Pay to use?! by lucabrasi999 · · Score: 5, Funny
    I have 4 invites

    Gmail Invites? Surely, you can't be serious. Next thing you know, somebody will offer us Free iPods!

  6. Re:attractive service? by the_mad_poster · · Score: 5, Funny

    You're either with the Change Management Consultants, or you're with the terrorists.

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