

You could access either through Internet Explorer (IE) 6. When I first started using Hotmail (in 1998), there were only two main options: MSN Messenger Service and Hotmail. If you need recommendations based on your country and interests, check out our guide to finding the right email service for you. If you're completely new to email providers, here are some general guidelines on which service is best suited for which type of user. We'll also see whether you should consider migrating your account away from Hotmail to another provider. But what happened exactly that made Hotmail fall out of favor? And more importantly - does this mean that today's Hotmail is not really owned by Microsoft anymore? Let's take a look at how the situation changed over time. Nowadays, people often get their emails from Gmail or Yahoo Mail instead. Hotmail was a pioneer when it came to online email services, but as we all know, things change. Is Microsoft closing old email accounts?.
