shareware

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

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From share + ware a contraction of software; popularized by Bob Wallace^[1]

[edit] Noun

shareware (uncountable)

1. (computing): A type of software that is distributed without payment but is limited in any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience.

[edit] Translations

• Chinese: 共享软件/共享軟體 (gongxiang-ruanjian)
• Japanese: シェアウェア (sheawea)
• Korean: 쉐어웨어 (sweeoweeo)
• Turkish: deneme yazılımı

[edit] Related terms

• abandonware
• adware
• baitware
• censorware
• crippleware
• demoware
• donationware
• freeware
• postcardware
• spyware
• trialware

[edit] References

• Notes:

1. ^ "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.