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What is freeware?

What is freeware? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (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.
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Shareware and freeware were around long before the Internet, circulating years before in computer clubs and on electronic bulletin board systems.
The course is based on freeware and shareware software that can be used on second-hand machines.
When you download freeware or shareware, chances are that you are downloading spyware with it.
Spyware generally propagates through internet usage, and through the downloading of adware or freeware.
Customers have access to many freeware programs, including utilities, productivity tools and development tools.
A very simple way to find out the speed rating of your current hardware configuration is to use a freeware utility.

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