just an asterisk

I’ve been asked the difference between an email application like Outlook and a web-based service like Gmail. The answer is simple: Outlook is a thick client and Gmail is a thin client. Not enough information? It’s understandable. Despite our daily interactions with both types of clients, few people outside of the IT world or related industries have a complete understanding of the situation. As always, Just an Asterisk is here to provide some insight (through thick and thin – ha). Read more »