Google vs Yahoo usability

I am using Gmail and Yahoo mail. Though I like Gmail's instant reply usability, I hate to find no-folders. Everytime I have to create a label, assign it to some mails and find it annoying to see the mail still listing there.

Does Google wants the users to adapt their 'style'? Here is an interesting article in GUUUI.com that discusses something about Google and Yahoo usability. Read the interesting story in the comment section too ! :-)

- Rajesh Sundaram

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