Google has many terrific Free services. It's superior to MSN Hotmail & it's at least as good as Yahoo! Here are some of my favorite stuff put out by Google. .If you don't already have an account with Google, you can create an account for Free.

Word processor, spreadsheet & (coming soon) presentation software. Share your work online. Save .doc files to your desktop. MS Office - watch out!		Your own personalized Google Home Page. You might be thinking - "so what; everyone's got that". Trust me; this one's better than average.		3D globe of the Earth. FANTASTIC Free Download! .Zoom in on specific buildings, landmarks, intersections & terrain. Very well-done. Excellent for logistics (e.g. easy-to-use distance path line-drawing). Go to the Google Earth Home Page, or jump directly to the Free Download!  Don't have a Google Account? Create a new Google Account
Satellite-based mapping system. Can also provide directions & distance, from point-to-point. Regular internet website (no password required) -		A reliable & serious web-based email service - available anywhere in the world, includes addressbook, calendar & more.