SHAREWARE

Shareware

Shareware is proprietary software that is provided to users on a limited basis and only for a certain limited trial basis and pursuant to a license which restricts any commercial benefit, use or exploitation of the software. While there may not be an initial up front payment, the license pursuant to which the software is provided limits and restricts usage and typically restricts any distribution for commercial purposes and is often limited by any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience . Shareware is often offered as a download from an Internet website or as a compact disc included with a periodical such as a newspaper or magazine. Shareware is ...

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shareware

Noun

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


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