Web-based email programs are versatile, often cheap alternatives to setting up complex, occasionally costly traditional email services. There are some drawbacks, but Web-based email programs can ...

Q I have always used Web-based mail accounts that let me do everything online from anywhere. I know there are advantages with Outlook and other programs, but is it really worth the hassle of ...

Q. I have always used Web-based mail accounts that let me do everything online from anywhere. I know there are advantages with Outlook and other programs, but is it really worth the hassle of ...

Q. I have always used Web-based mail accounts that let me do everything online from anywhere. I know there are advantages with Outlook and other programs, but is it really worth the hassle of ...

Q. I have always used Web-based mail accounts that let me do everything online from anywhere. I know there are advantages with Outlook and other programs, but is it really worth the hassle of ...

Q. I have always used Web-based mail accounts that let me do everything online from anywhere. I know there are advantages with Outlook and other programs, but is it really worth the hassle of ...

Q. I have always used Web-based mail accounts that let me do everything online from anywhere. I know there are advantages with Outlook and other programs, but is it really worth the hassle of ...

EarthLink will roll out a beta of a new members-only Flash-based Web e-mail within four weeks, in a bid to upstage rivals such as American Online and even Google.

My recommendation is that you experiment with this program or with your ISP's web-based mail service if provided, rather than with diversion.