freeware

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Related terms 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 See also

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[edit] Etymology

From free + ware a contraction of software; Coined by Andrew Fluegelman

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freeware (uncountable)

1. (computing) Complete and functional software that does not require payment or other compensation (such as nags or advertising) for its use. Freeware may be a proprietary license with no access to the source code.

[edit] Related terms

abandonware adware baitware censorware

crippleware demoware donationware postcardware

shareware spyware trialware

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[edit] See also

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