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SPYWARE
- Spyware is often called Trojanware. Basically it's
software installed on your system (often without you being aware of it) that
sends information back to a third party without your knowledge; or to put it
another way - a program which spies on you.
MALWARE
- These can just simply be defined as programs that you did not
ask for, and when executed, does things that you would just never want done to
your computer.
ADWARE
- Adware is a term used to describe programs in which
advertising banners, pop-ups and other messages are displayed. It's often
a trade off as a result of installing a free program - the program developers
have a choice of charging for the program or making it available for free and
generating income through advertising.
AUTHORWARE
- See Shareware.
BANNERWARE
- Pretty much the same as Adware. Generally free programs
supported by advertising banners.
BETAWARE
- Software in it's developmental stage. Made available so
users can provide the author with feedback. Because it's not been fully
tested it can be unstable, conflict with other programs and may cause serious
errors with your computer - best left for those who know what they're
doing.
CAUTIONWARE
- Software which is used at your own risk, be careful here as it
could indicate that things aren't quite right with the program.
CRIPPLEWARE
- See Liteware.
DEALERWARE
- Name after dealers who supply drugs for free until the user is
hooked and then has to pay for them. In a similar manner the software is
initially free. Sometimes the cost isn't made known until the user has
become accustomed to the program, relies on it and has created files that can
only be run by the program.
DEMOWARE
- See Trialware.
FREEWARE
- Free of charge and without limitations. Quite often
freeware versions are simplified versions of a commercial program, the authors
hope you like the free version and upgrade to the commercial one. Others
are simply made available through the goodwill of the author.
LITEWARE
- Software that is made available but with some features
disabled or other reduced functionality. The paid for version is fully
functioning.
NAGWARE
- Usually a free program that that uses 'nag-screens' -
these periodically pop up encouraging you to buy the commercial version (which
doesn't have the nag-screens).
PUBLIC DOMAIN
SOFTWARE - See Freeware.
PUSHERWARE
- See Dealerware.
SHAREWARE
- Initially free of charge but if you wish to keep the product
you are expected to pay for it. There may be some functions which are
disabled in the trial version.
TRIALWARE
- Free of charge for a period of time or a fixed number of
uses. Once the limit is reached the program usually 'shuts ' in full or in
part. It's a case of try before you buy.
except software,hardware,firmware...
Regards,
Surendiran
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