Why Gmail is so much better than Hotmail

I've come to use Gmail more and more, leaving Hotmail only for Messenger. Why?

- Much more memory to put all your stuff.
- Let's you forward all mail to any other account.
- Many more options.
- Nicer to look at and use.
- Does not get deleted after 1/2 hour of non use! I've had my hotmail account deleted about 5 times in the last 10 years. So upsetting!