What does web-based software mean?

Answer 1

Web-based software is either software that is installed from and run on the internet, you go to a web site instead of installing and running the program on your (local) computer.

It can also refer to the output, such as a database, being stored on a location on the internet.

Answer 2

Web Based email is an email that is accessible anywhere where you have an internet connection, for example Hotmail (Windows Live Mail), GMail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

Answer 3

A web based email is a mailbox online where you would receive your mail. It is basically a virtual mailbox that handles and stores you mail, hence the name email.