I was doin’ business today and someone said an attachment they sent to me via my Gmail needed to be open when I was out somewhere. I said no prob, but then realized the problem that you can’t search mail, and it was taking way too long (freezing) to load up “older messages”.

That won’t be a problem when OS 3.0 comes out. It’ll include a global search (Ooo, big whoop, Pocket PCs have had that for years. Let’s be real.) But, that won’t solve the problem. Unless they allow the Mail program to store more than the small amount it does now, that global search won’t be that useful for old email because the Mail app only holds so many messages. If you need to search for something that came in, let’s say a month ago, searching for it won’t find it.

The solution? For Gmail, if your online, go directly to Gmail.com and search that way. Don’t worry, although it’s a bummer to have to go on Safari to search, the good news is that searching from Safari Gmail.con is the same as searching from normal Gmail.com. Anything you’d expect (for the most part) is there for ya online.

So, that’s the solution. Wanna’ search your mail? You can do it as long as your online.

Peace, J