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3 definitions found From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: freeware n : software that is provided without charge From Jargon File (4.2.3, 23 NOV 2000) [jargon]: freeware n. [common] Free software, often written by enthusiasts and distributed by users' groups, or via electronic mail local bulletin boards, {Usenet}, or other electronic media. At one time, `freeware' was a trademark of Andrew Fluegelman, the author of the well-known MS-DOS comm program PC-TALK III. It wasn't enforced after his mysterious disappearance and presumed death in 1984. See {shareware}, {FRS}. From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (13 Mar 01) [foldoc]: freeware{Software}, often written by enthusiasts and distributed at no charge by users' groups, or via {electronic mail}, local {bulletin board}s, {Usenet}, or other electronic media. At one time, freeware" was a trademark of {Andrew Fluegelman}, the author of the well-known {MS-DOS} communications program {PC-TALK III}. It wasn't enforced after his mysterious disappearance and presumed death in 1984. Freeware" should not be confused with "{free software}" (roughly, software with unrestricted redistribution) or "{shareware}" (software distributed without charge for which users can pay voluntarily). [{Jargon File}] (1995-08-06)
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