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Etymology
From free + ware a contraction of software; Coined by w:Andrew Fluegelman|Andrew Fluegelman
Noun
freeware (uncountable)
- context|Computing: Complete and functional software that does not require payment or other compensation (such as nags or advertising) for its use. Freeware is a proprietary license with no access to the source code.
Related terms
abandonware
adware
baitware
censorware
crippleware
demoware
donationware
postcardware
shareware
spyware
trialware
Translations
rfc-level|Translations at L4+ not in L3 POS section (AutoFormat? would have corrected level of Related terms)
trans-top|software that don't require payment
Finnish: freeware
French: graticiel or gratuiciel
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trans-bottom
See also
free software
open-source software
public domain software
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