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Browsing page 1 of words meaning software (6 words total)
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abandonware
noun - uncountable
- software still under copyright, but which is no longer distributed, sold, or supported.
I found a site where you can download all kinds of abandonware games. I'm not sure how legal it is, though.
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Last edited on Feb 19 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 26 2009.
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bloatware
noun - uncountable
- computer software that occupies too many resources due to its preponderance of features.
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Last edited on Jul 24 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 26 2009.
- software that requires an excessive amount of limited resources (such as memory, disk space, or network utilization) in proportion to the functionality it provides.
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Last edited on Nov 12 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Sep 06 2009.
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crapware
noun - uncountable
- software that comes installed by default on PCs sold by some vendors. This software is often viewed as unnecessary and low-quality.
I decided to buy a cheaper laptop, but then I ended up spending two days trying to uninstall all the crapware on it.
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Last edited on Mar 27 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 27 2013.
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- From "crap" + "software".
Last edited on Mar 27 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 27 2013.
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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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shareware
noun - uncountable
- software that is free to share with others and is - at least initially - free to use. The author requests (or requires) a "registration fee" to continue using the software, and perhaps enable additional functionality.
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Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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vaporware
noun - uncountable
- product(s) announced far before any release (even beta) has been made. There is usually additional suspicion that the product will never be released, for example: the company having a history of announcing products that are never released.
I'm telling you - that game is never getting released. It's just vaporware they announced to get press coverage.
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Last edited on Feb 21 2013. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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