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Re:Leaving Google’s silo: Alternatives to Gmail, Talk, Calen... by dragonwriter on Tuesday May 21, 2013 @06:15PM (#5747311)
> It's about paying for services you use so the businesses that provide those services can have a sustainable business model.

I can pay for services I use with Google. If I decide that I would prefer to pay for services, why should I choose a non-Google provider?

Re:Leaving Google’s silo: Alternatives to Gmail, Talk, Calen... by masnick on Tuesday May 21, 2013 @06:29PM (#5747424)
You shouldn't, assuming you're happy with the service Google provides. If you're on Google Apps and like it, then you're set!