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		vacri on Feb 9, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Google turns on "Download Gmail Archive" feature Also, you get to keep a copy of your e-mails, so if Google removes your account... Or, more likely, if you're offline for any reason at all. All web tools disappear in a puff of smoke if there's a problem between you and your ISP. Or, more rarely, between your ISP and their peers.

tjohns on Feb 9, 2014 | [–]

It's worth mentioning Gmail Offline. I actually like that interface more than the regular one.

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/gmail-offline/ejid...

jefftk on Feb 9, 2014 | [–]

You can use gmail offline in the browser now. I do this most mornings on the subway. It's read/write and very similar to having a desktop app.

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