Definition of freeware

freeware

noun - uncountable

software that can be redistributed for free and (usually) without restriction.
I picked up a CD of freeware from the bargain bin at Fry's.
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Last edited on Nov 09 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

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"Freeware" was originally the trademark of "PC-Talk" author Andrew Fluegelman. It has not been enforced since his disappearance in 1985.
Last edited on Nov 09 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

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Other terms relating to 'software':
vaporware	Definitions include: product(s) announced far before any release (even beta) has been made.
abandonware	Definitions include: software still under copyright, but which is no longer distributed, sold, or supported.
crapware	Definitions include: software that comes installed by default on PCs sold by some vendors.
shareware	Definitions include: software that is free to share with others and is - at least initially - free to use.
bloatware	Definitions include: computer software that occupies too many resources due to its preponderance of features.

Slang terms with the same root words

Other terms relating to 'free':
D/D free	Definitions include: "drug and disease free", i.e. not a drug user and without sexually transmitted diseases.
F2P	Definitions include: "free to play".
footloose and fancy-free	Definitions include: not in a relationship.
for free	Definitions include: said of functionality in computing, created without cost (or with very little cost) from existing functionality.
free-ball	Definitions include: to not wear underwear.
Freeing	Definitions include: going out to acquire free items that other people are giving away.
FReeper	Definitions include: noun.
freerider	Definitions include: a group member who piggybacks on the others, gets away clean without doing any work.
freestyle	Definitions include: to rap without preparation.
free the nipple	Definitions include: of a female, to display one or more nipples in a public location.
free the turtles	Definitions include: to defecate.
get away scot free	Definitions include: to escape the consequences of one's actions.
TANSTAAFL	Definitions include: acronym for "there ain't no such thing as a free lunch".
Other terms relating to 'software':
abandonware	Definitions include: software still under copyright, but which is no longer distributed, sold, or supported.
adware	Definitions include: legitimate software that is free to use, but displays advertising.
annoyware	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.)
bloatware	Definitions include: computer software that occupies too many resources due to its preponderance of features.
careware	Definitions include: a form of shareware where, in lieu of the "registration" fee, the author asks that users donate to a charity.
charityware	Definitions include: a form of shareware where, in lieu of the "registration" fee, the author asks that users donate to a charity.
crippleware	Definitions include: software that has had features disabled to entice people to upgrade to a for-pay or more expensive version.
guiltware	Definitions include: shareware that uses guilt to encourage users to pay the "registration" cost.
malware	Definitions include: software that does bad things.
nagware	Definitions include: shareware software that nags the user if it hasn't yet been purchased.
postcardware	Definitions include: a type of shareware that only requires users to send a postcard to the author in order to purchase it.
shareware	Definitions include: software that is free to share with others and is - at least initially - free to use.
shelfware	Definitions include: software that was purchased or written, but never used.
shovelware	Definitions include: low-quality software.
shrink-wrapped software	Definitions include: software delivered in physical form.
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