Just to add some thoughts to the parent post, leaving the e-mail client open but minimized, and configuring it so it will autocheck for messages and pop-up one of these transparent windows that show the subject and first line, and auto-close after five seconds, doesn't really interrupt work.
You can quickly determine by seeing the subject if it requires a fast answer or not, or simply ignore these popups if you are working on something complicated.
It does work for me, at least.
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I misread it as "Farting" Amoebas :)
Boh, I guess it's just there so the guys in the ISS know what's going on anyway...
Just to add some thoughts to the parent post, leaving the e-mail client open but minimized, and configuring it so it will autocheck for messages and pop-up one of these transparent windows that show the subject and first line, and auto-close after five seconds, doesn't really interrupt work. You can quickly determine by seeing the subject if it requires a fast answer or not, or simply ignore these popups if you are working on something complicated. It does work for me, at least.