I have email account on several website hosted with small storage space, which i should download them regularly to avoid over space quota. For a couple months i am using Thunderbird on my laptop until i feel i am to tied to my laptop :D, can't view old email without it...
So, when i learning that Gmail can import email from another email account also provide enough space then i start to use it. Now it's been two years since i use that features and it serve me well. I can check email from any pc / laptop, or from my phone without worrying my hosting space quota.
Why i write this?
For couple times i guiding people how to use this facility, whilst i glad doing it, i hope this blog post will save my time in the future.
Steps
1) Open settings
2) Open Add Mail Account Dialog
3) Insert needed information
4) Done. Enjoy..