Question: what is the difference between an outlook and hotmail account?
Answer: Hotmail.com has been upgraded and re-branded to Outlook.com. However, the brand name Outlook is more than just the web client outlook.com . ... Outlook.com is Micorosofts new online mail service. Hotmail was a service Microsoft bought in the 90s and, while still very popular, is getting a bit long in the tooth.