ALL meanings of freeware
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F f - noun freeware computer software distributed without charge. 1
- noun Definition of freeware in Technology (legal) Software, often written by enthusiasts and distributed at no charge by users' groups, or via the web, electronic mail, bulletin boards, Usenet, or other electronic media. At one time, "freeware" was a trademark of Andrew Fluegelman. It wasn't enforced after his death. "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). 1
- noun freeware Software that is available free of charge. 1
- noun freeware computing: free software 1
- noun freeware (computing) Complete and functional software that does not require payment or other compensation (such as nags or advertising) for its use. Freeware may be a proprietary license with no access to the source code. 0
- uncountable noun freeware Freeware is computer software that you can use without payment. 0
- noun freeware computer software that may be distributed and used without payment 0