> The software used in the mail stack is purely open source software. Does that really matter? I don't think the solution for people wanting to move off of GMa

> The software used in the mail stack is purely open source software. Does that really matter? I don't think the solution for people wanting to move off of GMail is to set up another company that stores your email. What I'd love is a physical box I can plug in at home which stores my email and provides all the tools which GMail does (web/mobile apps, features, etc). Even then, I'm not sure I'd switch. This is a tough nut to crack...but it's promising to see people trying. Hope something comes out of all the work going on in this space.