The Computer Geeks - Computer Services

VOL: 001Issue: 003 - May 2005

Web Mail VS Client Mail
By Jeff Bourque
www.thecomputergeek.ca

Web Mail VS Client Mail
Is there a difference?

A short while back I was having a general discussion with a few business associates at a networking event we attend from time to time.

We were having the usual junk e-mail conversation that always comes up at these events.
When a business associate asked would they lose there yahoo e-mails if they formatted there hard drive.

I politely informed them that no they would not lose there e-mails and that yahoo mail is a web mail system.
I was then asked what is the difference between Yahoo Mail and Outlook Express.

Being the Geek that I am I just assumed that every one knew the difference between the two!

After doing a little research I was a little shocked to find out that most people I had talked too did not know the difference between the two.

So in this issue of The Computer Geek I thought I would share this information with you!

Let's start of with client mail!
Client mail is a software program that allows you to send and receive your e-mail through your internet service provider or web hosting company.

Examples of client mail programs are.

Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook Express
Outlook Express for Mac
Eudora Mail
IncrediMail
Netscape Mail
Entourage for Macintosh

Pro's and Con's

Pros

Easy to setup
More control of junk mail
Works well with third party anti-virus software.

Cons

The rare conflict or freezing

Web Mail

Web mail is an e-mail system which resides on a website and it has its own built in e-mail client.

The larger web mail systems are provided by large companies such as Yahoo or MSN.

Here are a few examples of Web Mail systems.

Yahoo Mail
Hotmail
Aol Mail

Web mail is also known as open mail and is often a bonus feature provided by your ISP or Web Hosting Company!

Pro's and Con's

Pros

Built in client mail
Built in spam mail filters
Easy to use

Cons

Lack of privacy
Advertising Banners
Lack of anti-virus protection
You receive lots of junk mail
Web Site break downs

"Being the Geek that I am I just assumed that every one knew the difference between the two! "

"Address your questions or comments to geek@thecomputergeek.ca"

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