If you use Gtalk, it'll pop up (silently) when you get a new email.

froo · on Jan 31, 2009

While I was using Windows I found Digsby to be the best of the IM clients that I tested.

It gave the notifications for gmail, but also twitter, facebook and handled a couple of my IM accounts.

Very useful, pity no client for linux or mac yet :\

peregrine · on Jan 31, 2009

I don't like giving Digsby my login information for everyone of my sites. Especially after they ask you to install 4 or 5 toolbars and spyware.

I'd rather use pidgin or just gtalk.

froo · on Feb 1, 2009

interesting - when I first installed it it had no such toolbars etc.

Perhaps give digsby a miss then.

peregrine · on Feb 2, 2009

They ask if you want to install them. You have the option to opt out but the fact that they make money on people being careless concerns me.