> I'm predicting that Google will end Gmail within the next five years....Of course, Google may offer an antiquated "Gmail view" as a semi-obscure alternative t

> I'm predicting that Google will end Gmail within the next five years....Of course, Google may offer an antiquated "Gmail view" as a semi-obscure alternative to the default "Inbox"-like mediated experience. Way to really go out on that limb. Being an "algorithm business" isn't necessary or sufficient for the argument being made here. I can't tell if this is a "google wants all the eyeballs" argument or a "if all you have is a hammer" argument, but, either way, it doesn't follow.