Nov 13, 2010

Youve Got Mail! How Facebook can avoid becoming the new AOL

http://venturebeat.com/2010/11/12/facebook-email-new-aol/
Whats the difference between Facebook and the AOL of old? On Monday, Facebook is expected to announce that they are adding true email functionality, and users will be able to send emails to @facebook.com addresses, as well as use software clients like Outlook and Thunderbird to read and send emails. With the introduction of email, Facebook has now completely replicated the features of AOLs 1990s-era desktop client. Both offer messaging, profiles, profile names, chat, pictures, groups, games, and news, and thrived on the simple promise of connecting you with your friends.
So just how s
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