adware

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Related terms 1.4 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From ad a contraction of advertisement + ware a contraction of software

[edit] Noun

adware (uncountable)

1. (computing): A software application that includes advertisements, which are displayed while the software is running. Developers use adware as a source of income and to keep the costs of the software down (usually making it free). Some adware programs can include spyware.

[edit] Translations

• Finnish: mainosohjelma

[edit] Related terms

• abandonware
• baitware
• crippleware
• demoware
• donationware
• freeware
• malware
• postcardware
• shareware
• spyware
• trialware

[edit] See also

• free software
• open-source software
• public domain software