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24 • THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
TECHNOLOGY
WEDNESDAY,JULY 23,2003
Nick Collison & Kirk Hinrich Former KU Basketball Players
Chase Court
19th & Iowa
843-8220
1 & 2 Bdrm Fireplace Washer/Dryer Swimming Pool
Fitness Center KU Walking Distance On KU Bus Route Small Pets Welcome
Parkway Commons
they played with the best, now they live at the best
3601 Clinton Pkwy
842-3280
1 & 2 Bdrm Washer/Dryer Swimming Pool Hot Tub Fitness Center Basketball Court
Garages Available Gated Entry High Speed Internet Security Systems Small Pets Weclome
Highpointe
6th & Iowa
841-8468
1 & 2 Bdrm Fireplace Washer/Dryer Swimming Pool
Fitness Center Basketball Court On KU Bus Route Small Pets Welcome
Canyon Court
700 Comet Lane
832-8805
Models Open Daily
Fitness Center Basketball Court Garages Available High Speed Internet Security Systems
OTHER LOCATIONS
•Hawthorn Townhomes
2300 Hawthorn Dr.
•Melrose Court
1605 Tennessee
•Parkway Townhomes
3520 W. 22nd
New Luxury Apts
1 & 2 Bdrm
Washer/Dryer
Swimming Pool
Hot Tub
Hours
Mon-Fri: 9-6
Sat: 10-4
Sun: 12-4
S99 Security Deposit
NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2003
New Web mail services block spam, pesky ads
Believe it or not, there are other Web mail options besides Yahoo and Hotmail. Staci had the opportunity to review and test the Oddpost Web mail Service, which effectively blocks spam, and Tim tried out Hushmail, which is known for keeping the user's identity secure. Use our reviews to decide whether switching to a different Web mail provider is right for you.
So if you are concerned about privacy and use a PC, then you should probably give Hushmail a shot.
GEEK SPEAK
Tim's review of Hushmail (www.hushmail.com)
Staci's review of Oddpost (www.oddpost.com)
As a person with a marketing bent, I was impressed with the unique service and experience offered by Hushmail. The company definitely identified its customer base and appeals to those looking for Web anonymity. The notion of protecting your privacy is evident even in the sign-up process. I was impressed with the option that can generate your e-mail automatically. Even more impressive was the process of signature generation: By simply tracking the movements of your mouse, a unique and random signature is created.
Because Hushmail did such a good job serving the security- phile, it also alienated other potential Web mail users. Users not familiar with encryption and using public keys to verify senders and receivers of their messages and attachments will find the process cumbersome and/or relatively useless. Another drawback to Hushmail is that it is not compatible with Macs.
In a quest for a less intrusive e-mail application, I signed up for a 30-day trial with Oddpost. Today, 28 days later, I am a proud to say I have oddpost.com address.
For starters, Oddpost has no annoying ads, its user interface is simple and straightforward—even a bit humorous.
Oddpost is the spaminator. Its spamblocking system uses Bayesian filtering, a statistical analysis technique that is able to consistently deliver about 99 percent accuracy. Bayesian filtering works because it adjusts to what I personally consider spam.
For $30 a year I get nothing but good, clean Web-based e-mail with 50 megabytes of storage.
I know something free always seems
Staci Wolfe & Tim Sears geek@kansan.com
ODDPOST FEATURES
- 50 MB storage space
- Spam filtering
- News & blog aggregation
- No advertising
- Spell checker
- Desktop-style interface
- Send & receive large up to 10 MB attachments
- Retrieve mail from up to 6 other accounts
- Accessible via POP & IMAP
- Address book import tool
- Cost: $30 a year
HUSHMAIL FEATURES
- Account will never be closed for inactivity
- 128 MB of storage
- No banner ads
- Spam Blocking
- Technical Support
- Encryption Toolkit
- Cost: 29.99 a year
like a better deal. But remember what dad said — "You get what you pay for." If you don't spend money on your Web mail service, you can expect to pay with your sanity by swimming through an ocean of annoying advertisements and choking on thousands of junk mail messages.
Come on, give Oddpost a chance. Oddpost offers more, but don't take my word for it: sign-up for a trial account and see if you aren't wooed by its sleek and simple interface.
Sears is a graduate student in the integrated marketing communications journalism program. He is the Kansan systems technician and an assistive technology trainer for the disabled.
Wolfe is a graduate student in journalism with an emphasis in business and technology. She has worked for more than six years as a support analyst, computer trainer and project manager. She is also the Kansan Web editor.