Claims that Google plans to sunset Gmail were a hoax, so there's no need to panic

Google confirms Gmail is “here to stay” amid speculation over plans to scrap the email service::Claims that Google plans to sunset Gmail were a hoax, so there’s no need to panic

  • RvTV95XBeo@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    752·
    4 months ago

    All it takes is one MBA with little foresight in the wrong position - the Gmail team is all expense (server hosting, labor), and no revenue; that’s the “Ads” and “Drive/One/Business” teams.

    • Ghostalmedia@lemmy.worldEnglish
      53·
      4 months ago

      The MBA. The only graduate degree you can get by attending class 3 days a month.

      How some of these MBA programs can be considered a “masters” degree is an insult to people who actually had to spend years on 40-70hour a week graduate programs.

      • kaitco@lemmy.world
        English
        27·
        4 months ago

        The program cost for the executive MBA class entering in July 2023 was $205,897, which includes tuition, required electronic textbooks, hotel accommodations during immersion weeks and core course sessions in terms 1-3, administrative fees, and most meals during residence periods.

        (Emphasis mine)

        They are just straight up purchasing a degree at this price point.

        • Ghostalmedia@lemmy.worldEnglish
          14·
          4 months ago

          Pretty much. There are cheaper alternative, but there are lots of ways to get a “masters” while still being able to hold down a 9 to 5.

          No fucking way I could work while doing my masters in interaction design. Only way to way to do that was to take out a student loan because the program required even more commitment than full time undergraduate course work.

    • ramble81@lemm.eeEnglish
      22·
      4 months ago

      Remember. There is no such thing as free. They’re data mining the hell out of your email. You can rest assured that gmail is a revenue generator. Just in ways you don’t see.

      • fine_sandy_bottom@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
        5·
        4 months ago

        This is the answer. Kinda surprised this is buried three comments deep TBH. The emails you receive and how you interact with them is a far better source for profiling than browser history.