Cool stuff. from the microsoft office lab
http://www.officelabs.com/projects/emailprioritizer/Pages/default.aspx
Project: Email Prioritizer
Requirements: This prototype requires Outlook 2007 running on Exchange Server
Limitations: None
Last updated: 08/18/2008
Email Prioritizer is a plug-in for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 (running on Exchange Server) that helps you manage email overload. This concept test provides a “do not disturb” button that temporarily pauses new email arrival, and prioritizes email with a 0-3 star rating system. We hope this prototype helps you focus on the emails that are most important to you.
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