| Table 1: Lookout and Google Desktop Feature Comparison |
| Feature |
Lookout |
Google Desktop |
| Indexes Office files |
Yes |
Yes |
| Indexes messages in offline folder store (OST) files |
Yes |
Yes |
| Indexes messages in PST files |
Yes |
Yes |
| Indexes .htm and .txt files |
Yes |
Yes |
| Indexes browser cache |
No |
Yes |
| Indexes email attachments |
Yes |
No |
| Indexes Exchange public folders |
Optional |
No |
| Gives users control over folders to index |
Yes, via UI |
Rudimentary |
| Indexes AIM conversations |
No |
Optional |
| Provides a search or query builder |
Yes | Yes, via Google keywords |
| Lets users view status information |
Yes |
Yes |
| Provides ability to control index rebuilds |
Yes |
No |
| Runs as |
Outlook add-in |
Personal Web server and browser add-in |
| Lets users reply to or forward found messages |
Yes |
Yes |
| Supports integrated Web searches |
No |
Yes |