Internet-based applications that can be accessed from any Web browser. They include applications such as a PIM, e-mail client, calendar, to-do list and contact manager, all of which can be accessed remotely from any computer. See Web application.
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- Software downloads 2009-11-18
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- Blog posts 2009-10-12
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- Discussion threads 2009-08-10
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