In a message dated 2/27/2003 8:14:50 AM, HomeMac at lists.themacintoshguy.com writes: << Mary, I would love to use anything but Outlook Express and Internet Explorer, but MSN is my ISP and I am locked into their software. I pay only $12.95 for unlimited usuage, so I guess I have to have some pain! <G> jane >> Jane, I also have MSN on my new PC computer (got the free six months deal) - and have an email account, xxxx at msn.com. I'm planning on dumping MSN after the 6 months is over and probably staying with AOL (despite the horrible spam which even version 8.0 doesn't help). My question is, would I be able to keep my .msn email account after the six months is over? Would I be able to reach it via hotmail or could I set it up with Outlook?? Sorry I seem like such a greenhorn; all I have EVER used was AOL and AOL email, so this is all new for me. The thing that bothers me about Outlook is that is is prone to getting so many viruses. No one I know uses it for that reason. Thanks, Val