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First web based email service. Independence Day launch, symbolized freedom. Offered ISP based email as well as the ability to access your email from wherever you are. Sabeer Bahatia and Jack Smith.
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Bought by Microsoft. Code name "Kahuna". Beta version was released to testers. When being developed it was to be "faster, safer, and simpler". Name was changed from Hotmail to Windows Live Hotmail, it confused beta testers and they preferred the original name, Hotmail.
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Hotmail users could upgrade to preview version and just as easily downgrade.
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Aloud users to try the new components of outlook such as, search fro emojis, faster mail, a responsive design, and the introduction of Photos Hub.