How do i get safari off my mac?

I don't like safari, I don't use it, and I want the updates to stop!
How can I get my mac to recognise g-mail as my primary e-mail?

Hi ...
Safari works in conjunction with other applications on your Mac such as iTunes and Mac Mail.. Not a good idea to delete a pre installed Apple application. Updates will not stop as a result of deleting an application.
You don't have to access your email via a browser.
For Gmail...
Open the Mac Mail app. From the menu bar click Mail > Preferences then select the Accounts tab then the Account Information tab.
Click +
Type in your name, user name and password then click Create.
edited by: cs

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