Sorry stupid question but I just want to know.
2007-06-11 14:33:58 · 10 answers · asked by \m/ 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
It's not a stupid question! Asking is the best way to gain knowledge!
Yes, freeware means free-of-charge. Free+Software=Freeare.
2007-06-11 14:43:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Freeware usually means free to use. Now as for sharing, using it's content for your own purpose, and other private actions that are not what the software was meant for (ie: ripping sprites, sounds, code, etc..) you will have to look at it's user license if it has one.
NOTE: from Answers dot com on freeware
freeware
Software distributed without charge. Ownership is retained by the developer who has control over its redistribution, including the ability to change the next release of the freeware to payware. See shareware and public domain software. Contrast with freeware.
Wikipedia says about freeware
Freeware is copyrighted computer software which is made available for use free of charge, for an unlimited time, as opposed to shareware where the user is required to pay (e.g. after some trial period or for additional functionality). Authors of freeware often want to "give something to the community", but also want credit for their software and to retain control of its future development. Sometimes when programmers decide to stop developing a freeware product, they will give the source code to another programmer or release the product's source code to the public as
2007-06-11 14:47:10 · answer #2 · answered by drt_t1gg3r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, freeware does mean for free. At times it does ask you to register the product for updates, but regardless it is essentially for free. The software might ask for donations but you are not required to make any type of donation at all unless you feel inclined to do so. But be warned some freeware does come with "spyware" or other type of programs linked to the program itself that might slow down or ultimately affect your computer so be careful. I hope this helps and good luck!
2007-06-11 14:42:42 · answer #3 · answered by GeeRawkz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seek for consumer comments till now you receive something new. If there are any spyware or virus lawsuits, stay away. And understand precisely how enormous the utility you desire to receive must be. If one internet site has the "same element" although that's basically a million/3 of the scale...that's maximum probable a virulent disease or spyware. Freeware =/= safeware.
2016-12-12 18:31:32 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes "Freeware", means free software. My advise to you, if you do download free software that you save to your pc, in a file, document, or any place where you can find the software. Open and scan with your antivirus/antispyware before you install the program.
Alot of free programs have embedded trojans, adware, and viruses in them. And there are many that are clean. Best to save, instead of run and install.
Minddoctor, France
2007-06-11 14:40:18 · answer #5 · answered by MINDDOCTOR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol yes- freeware means that anybody could use the software and share it as much as they want
2007-06-11 14:37:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, freeware is free.
2007-06-11 14:38:03 · answer #7 · answered by oracle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No..just like on sodas when they say 'free' the free doesnt stand for the cost but for something else (sugar..calories..something else)
2007-06-11 14:37:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-06-11 14:37:07 · answer #9 · answered by All Natural Honey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope nothing comes free
2007-06-11 14:37:24 · answer #10 · answered by mommy Ty 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋