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Definition of a malware

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Other terms relating to 'computer slang':

Definitions include: a hypothetical affliction that causes programs to run more poorly over time.
Definitions include: something repeatedly posted on an internet-based discussion forum.
Definitions include: an exclamation of delight, surprise or amazement.
Definitions include: acronym for "laughing my ass off."
Definitions include: Details are available in the entry for swap.
Definitions include: a post to a discussion forum that is intended to incite flames.
Definitions include: a "mode" activated by typing in all capital letters.
Definitions include: an interface designed to hide the complexity of a system.
Definitions include: to stare at.
Definitions include: something that spreads through the internet in the same way that a virus spreads between organisms.
Definitions include: "ta-ta for now", i.e. "goodbye for now."
Definitions include: an unattractive female or one with a bad reputation.
Definitions include: acronym for "got to go".
Definitions include: to look up someone on the internet.
Definitions include: acronym for "from the article."

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Other terms relating to 'software':

Definitions include: software still under copyright, but which is no longer distributed, sold, or supported.
Definitions include: legitimate software that is free to use, but displays advertising.
Definitions include: a type of shareware that interrupts use of the software to display a message asking the user to "register" the software (i.e. pay for it.)
Definitions include: computer software that occupies too many resources due to its preponderance of features.
Definitions include: a form of shareware where, in lieu of the "registration" fee, the author asks that users donate to a charity.
Definitions include: a form of shareware where, in lieu of the "registration" fee, the author asks that users donate to a charity.
Definitions include: software that has had features disabled to entice people to upgrade to a for-pay or more expensive version.
Definitions include: "Freeware" was originally the trademark of "PC-Talk" author Andrew Fluegelman.
Definitions include: shareware that uses guilt to encourage users to pay the "registration" cost.
Definitions include: shareware software that nags the user if it hasn't yet been purchased.
Definitions include: a type of shareware that only requires users to send a postcard to the author in order to purchase it.
Definitions include: software that is free to share with others and is - at least initially - free to use.
Definitions include: software that was purchased or written, but never used.
Definitions include: low-quality software.
Definitions include: software delivered in physical form.

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