Google for Borealis' email?

Seriously considering using google to host email for Borealis.

1. gmail is a great web interface
2. google now provides IMAP for use with Thunderbird at home
3. good email notification tools
   

Disadvantage would be if firefox isn't around at client sites.

On a similar note this post and this one here show how to integrate Thunderbird with the online google calendars. Given that you can run Thunderbird from a USB key drive, this is perfect for contracting.

Question: can I can a USB key based version of firefox? Answer: yes

Update: forget the google solution - Thunderbird on a stick is fine, especially when integrated with the online google calendars.