Google Gmail Going Off Line

Rumors have been circulating this week that Google is in the process of updating their popular Gmail software and may just provide the ability for Gmail users to work off-line. Known as Gmail version 2, this will be a major update for the three year old Gmail program with some added new features for us to play with.

So how will Gmail off-line work? Users will have the option when not connected to the Internet to compose new messages and save them as drafts. You will also have the ability to read mail from your inbox that you have previously received. Once you do establish a internet connection, the new Gmail software will sync with your online Gmail account, and your mail and changes will be updated. Nice touch.

Other features that Google may employ are just guess work, but I am sure that Google will have some other surprises in store for us.

So what do you think? Is working off line going to be a major benefit?

Comments welcome.

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