shareware
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From share + -ware; popularized by Bob Wallace[1]
[edit] Noun
shareware (uncountable)
- (computing) A type of software that is distributed without payment but is limited in any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience.
[edit] Translations
type of software
[edit] Related terms
- abandonware
- adware
- baitware
- censorware
- crippleware
- demoware
- donationware
- freeware
- postcardware
- spyware
- trialware
[edit] References
- ^ "Take Our Word For It". Words to the Wise, Issue 176. The Institute for Etymological Research and Education: 2002-11-14. URL accessed on 2008-09-08.