2007-09-05 03:14:15 · 7 answers · asked by dunnedeirdre 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
There used to be a much used category called trialware, where the SW was free for a set time, then you pay a license fee. But now, this is seldom used and are called freeware, in order to attract interest. Open Source SW is always free (there are other conditions when used for commercial purposes, like source code contributions, though.)
2007-09-05 03:22:34 · answer #1 · answered by KCNY1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Re: Free Software Download vs. Freeware (always read the EULA before installing)
To Answer Your Question: Can anyone explain how come "freeware" is not really freeware...
$$$ ...For the same reason doctors used to be on TV commercials and magazine advertisements advocating that smoking was good for us all and would helped us to breathe better and live longer - $$$
Dirty Dealing Deceptive Developers and the Slimy Software Sites often advertise: "Free Download" which is ridiculous because who charges a "download fee" (in addition to the price of the program).
Freeware is computer software which is made available free of charge, although typically freeware is proprietary. Unlike "free software" it is usually distributed without source code and often carries a restrictive license. For example, a license might allow the software to be freely copied, but not sold, or might forbid commercial, government or military use.
2007-09-05 03:28:31 · answer #2 · answered by Answer Here 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what freeware you've tried to download, but any I have is completely free, whereas shareware is free for 1 month only and then you have to subscribe.
2007-09-06 08:12:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"FreeWare" is the less capable version of
the product, and it is free.
The intent is that you'll like the thing and
be willing to pay for the more capable version.
Sometimes they'll ask you to "register" so that
they can advertise to you. - Use your 'trash`
mailbox and a fake address.
2007-09-05 03:31:41 · answer #4 · answered by Irv S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The freeware I use does not.
2007-09-05 03:22:30 · answer #5 · answered by captain3249 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What's freewear?
2007-09-05 03:22:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
"There's no such thing as a free lunch."
2007-09-05 03:22:54 · answer #7 · answered by tamarack58 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋