yay sweeet *sarcasm*

first thing I do now that I have "gmail" is forward to a REAL gmail account that I can actually access with convenience.

Seriously...no access/sync with T-bird, outlook, or android/phone/tablet? Thats complete BS. UTS, you never fail to disappoint.

I'm apparently being migrated because I can't login. How long is this going to take? I'm waiting on an email from my TA.

Originally Posted by lizziepizzie

I'm apparently being migrated because I can't login. How long is this going to take? I'm waiting on an email from my TA.

They said in one of the emails to wait ~10min.

Originally Posted by qwerty91

yay sweeet *sarcasm*

first thing I do now that I have "gmail" is forward to a REAL gmail account that I can actually access with convenience.

Seriously...no access/sync with T-bird, outlook, or android/phone/tablet? Thats complete BS. UTS, you never fail to disappoint.

There's an option for POP download and even instructions on how to configure your email client if you are using outlook or thunderbird...

Originally Posted by jhan523

There's an option for POP download and even instructions on how to configure your email client if you are using outlook or thunderbird...

Nope. not anymore. Ironic isn't it?

2 Steps ahead and 1back.

Originally Posted by Yogurt

For those asking about IMAP support with their mobile or desktop client: from the FAQ:

Will I be able to continue to use my email client such as Outlook, or Thunderbird?

Under the current setup using a single sign on, you will not be able to use an email client either in POP or IMAP mode to view your email. You will only be able to use the web interface https://studentmail.mcmaster. ca. McMaster is working closely with Google and a number of other Canadian institutions who have undertaken the transition to Google, to determine the best resolution to allow students to use POP and IMAP connections safely and securely.

I am not much of a gmail user, so just wanna know what everyone else thinks about 'Labels' instead of folders?

I am not liking it so far, my inbox is always gonna be cluttered?

no avenue works just fine. my mac email (muss.cis.mcmaster) does not let me sign in, and neither does the new gmail. how long does it take to transfer you to the new gmail? this is the second day i can't get into my email and there's something in there i need :(

Originally Posted by Andie

no avenue works just fine. my mac email (muss.cis.mcmaster) does not let me sign in, and neither does the new gmail. how long does it take to transfer you to the new gmail? this is the second day i can't get into my email and there's something in there i need :(

From the second email:

Once you are no longer able to log in to MUSS (the old email system) please wait 10 minutes and then try to log in to the new email system powered by Google via:
https://studentmail.mcmaster. ca

Any questions, please email [email protected] .ca

And from the first email:

Should you encounter any of the following problems on February 27, 2012 (post migration) please let the project team know at [email protected] .ca

a. Inability to log in

b. Absence of migrated MUSS content

c. Inability to receive emails (please make sure you do not have a forward setup on MUGSI)

Originally Posted by Crzyrio

I am not much of a gmail user, so just wanna know what everyone else thinks about 'Labels' instead of folders?

I am not liking it so far, my inbox is always gonna be cluttered?

Labeling is like the best thing since the invention of sliced bread...

In general: Get used to the system before the torrent of complaints, I'm just planning on setting up forwarding and using my main gmail as usual...

Yeah basically UTS said that we could either have the system launched in February without POP or IMAP or wait until they could provide that (with no date provided for when it would be available). With the number of delays and setbacks we had experienced with this project I was concerned that if this was not launched in February it might die altogether and so we pulled the trigger.

In terms of the cost, McMaster spent money on the integration of the system (they did this through UTS rather than a 3rd party) and the time/money they spent on developing the contract. The actual license is free as Google offers this free of charge to educational institutions.

Originally Posted by MD-L

Yeah basically UTS said that we could either have the system launched in February without POP or IMAP or wait until they could provide that (with no date provided for when it would be available). With the number of delays and setbacks we had experienced with this project I was concerned that if this was not launched in February it might die altogether and so we pulled the trigger.

In terms of the cost, McMaster spent money on the integration of the system (they did this through UTS rather than a 3rd party) and the time/money they spent on developing the contract. The actual license is free as Google offers this free of charge to educational institutions.

Thanks for the info!

It makes sense, however I hope POP and IMAP come soon. a estimate out there?

Cool, did not know the costing worked like that.

Originally Posted by nerual

They said in one of the emails to wait ~10min.

I still haven't been able to get in.

Originally Posted by Ownaginatios

Ya, it works exactly the same as a normal gmail address (it actually is a gmail address in fact). The only difference is McMaster actually paid to have the "@mcmaster.ca" suffix rather than the "@gmail.com" suffix.

You should even be able to login straight from mail.google.com.

it doesnt work for me on gmail app on my android phone

Okay, I haven't read through all 3 pages but iirc, old forwarding options from the muss.cis.mcmaster.ca account setting options should no longer work???

However, I just got my mail migrated to google and I sent a mail to my mcmaster email, it still got forwarded o_o

Even after I deleted the POP3 settings for my mcmaster email on my main gmail account.

What is going on ?

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Also, has anyone tinkered with the "Sign in on multiple accounts" settings for gmail?

I'm currently signed on to both my main gmail and mcmaster gmail on the same browser but it doesn't seem that useful.

I'm not able to view content criss cross between the two accounts and calendars/contact stuff don't seem to cross sync either unless you put in some extra settings.

Seems kind of a pointless setting other than being able to log on on both accounts at the same time in the same browser.

Originally Posted by Krusenik

Okay, I haven't read through all 3 pages but iirc, old forwarding options from the muss.cis.mcmaster.ca account setting options should no longer work???

However, I just got my mail migrated to google and I sent a mail to my mcmaster email, it still got forwarded o_o

Even after I deleted the POP3 settings for my mcmaster email on my main gmail account.

What is going on ?

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Also, has anyone tinkered with the "Sign in on multiple accounts" settings for gmail?

I'm currently signed on to both my main gmail and mcmaster gmail on the same browser but it doesn't seem that useful.

I'm not able to view content criss cross between the two accounts and calendars/contact stuff don't seem to cross sync either unless you put in some extra settings.

Seems kind of a pointless setting other than being able to log on on both accounts at the same time in the same browser.

If you did not disable forwarding option on your MUSS account before it was deactivated then you will have those forwarding settings for 4 weeks (i believe the email said) until your muss account is completely deactivated. You cannot change this. Just have to wait.

As for multiple accounts...ya it seems pretty pointless to me.

Originally Posted by Krusenik

Also, has anyone tinkered with the "Sign in on multiple accounts" settings for gmail?

I'm currently signed on to both my main gmail and mcmaster gmail on the same browser but it doesn't seem that useful.

I'm not able to view content criss cross between the two accounts and calendars/contact stuff don't seem to cross sync either unless you put in some extra settings.

Seems kind of a pointless setting other than being able to log on on both accounts at the same time in the same browser.

Yeah... the multiple sign-on thing I think just lets you view both accounts at the same time. If you want to criss-cross content, which is very possible, you will need to configure it.

The only sort of useful thing this allows is if you forward mac email to your gmail, but need to reply, you can sign-in to mac gmail to do so without logging out to your gmail.