shareware
<software> /sheir'weir/ Software that, like freeware, can be usually
obtained (downloaded) and redistributed for free, but most often is under
copyright and does legally require a payment in the EULA, at least beyond the
evaluation period or for commercial applications. This payment, as well as
fulfilling the user's legal obligations, may buy additional support,
documentation, or functionality. Generally, source code for shareware programs
is not available. Shareware is sometimes also nagware and/or crippleware, which
muddles the term and is frowned upon in the community.
See also careware, charityware, guiltware, postcardware, and -ware; compare
payware.
[Jargon File]
(2002-01-30)
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