Now there is Outlook online. You can log in with your old hotmail credentials.
It looks similar to gmail and integrates Microsoft skydrive social connectivity.
Below (left) is what it says upon first log in.
Welcome to your new inbox
And, of course, Outlook gives you virtually unlimited storage and less spam—and works on your PC, Mac, phone, and tablet.
To access Skydrive, move your mouse to the upper left corner until the down arrow appears, then click the arrow.To add social, go to the People page under the Outlook down arrow. Next, click the Add button on the bottom right.