Just wondering – idly, and eagerly – what news there was of migrating email accounts to Gmail. I invited someone to Gmail the other day, and they're getting the option to check other accounts straight away. Me, I long for it, and wondered how many people the option is appearing for.

You mean, like use the "Gmail Mail Fetcher"?
http://blogoscoped.com/archive/2006-12-09-n19.html

I still don't have it. Also waiting eagerly!

Yes, the "Gmail Mail Fetcher". It would transform my life. I could do all my work from home . . .