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RE: Dan For me, the goal...

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RE: Dan For me, the goal...

Submitted by BZ (not verified) on November 24, 2006 - 5:11am.

RE: Dan

For me, the goal is to process the most I can, as quickly as I can, in the best context that I can.

So for me, to stay in my “Inbox” and go from message to message amking quick decisions about each one, what to do, why it is there and move along is the best.

At work, in Outlook, tons of folders b/c Outlook search stinks.

At home, in Mail, with great Smart Folders, spotlight and search, I figure why move things? Why not just leave them all where they are and just tag or flag them for clarity.

BZ

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