Web mail alias web based e-mail services enable you to access your e-mail via web browser. For this you have to register an account in this service with a login name and password. Many free web based e-mail services are available in the net.
Merits of web based e-mail:
+ You can easily access your mail by any web browser.
+ You don't need any e-mail software for accessing your mails.
Demerits of web based e-mail:
- Storage space is limited so are unable to keep all old mails in your server.
- The free mail services have banner advertisements and tag line messages.
- Most of the services are using latest Java techniques in their web interface. So that you have to update your browser frequently.
