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jae3214
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I know that by calling something "freeware" it means that it's free, but it's still considered to be "software" as well, right?
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Software is a word that describes a program that does something, even if it is free it still does something. A good example is Firefox OS - it is great software, and it is free. Sometimes freeware is not a complete program - it might be a teaser to get you to purchase a complete program.
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The term freeware is typically used to describe software that is completely free. No ads, no spyware, no time limits, no strings attached. What Tani is describing is often called crippleware, demoware, liteware or trialware.
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yes, it is! if it doesn't come packaged with a bunch of extra crap i don't want, then i definitely welcome it. :) thanx to nice software engineers... i have a few sort of free programs; you have to work for my company to use them.
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Freeware is free software distribution. It usually doesn't come with no ads, but those programmers might squeeze in some harmless ads, in the terms of use. Like using antivirus SearchBot and Destroy 1.4, its free and one of the best, but has a small quantity of ads. Freeware is free, but there usually is a very small pricing to pay like ads, or other things.
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