Free software which people can download and use for free for a set period of time so they can try out some or all of the features before they decide whether or not they wish to pay for it.

Copyrighted computer software which is available for a free trial, after which a fee is usually charged if the user requires continued use and support.

by 1982, from share (v.) + ware (n.).

Software created by people who are willing to sell it at low cost or no cost for the gratification of sharing. It may be freestanding software, or it may add functionality to existing software.

Software programs that are openly available, and usually they can be downloaded online. They are often free, though not always. Source: Lazworld

Copyrighted software available for downloading on a free, limited trial basis; if you decide to use the software, you're expected to register and pay a small fee. By doing this, you become eligib [..]

Software that is offered for free download in hopes that the user will decide to keep it and pay a fee for it after trying it out. See freeware.

Protected by copyright; holder allows you to make and distribute copies under the condition that those who adopt the software after preview pay a fee to the holder of the copyright; derivative works a [..]

Definition Copyrighted software available for downloading on a free, limited trial basis. If you decide to use it past its trial limit, you are required to pay the author a fee in order to register an [..]

Software available for downloading from public networks and bulletin board systems, usually at little cost. Note: At the end of a trial period, users are asked to pay the software developer a small amount for use of the software. [After Bahorsky]

/sheir'weir/ n. Freeware (sense 1) for which the author requests some payment, usually in the accompanying documentation files or in an announcement made by the software itself. Such payment may [..]

Software that is sold by individuals or companies for a nominal fee. Typically the software is downloaded and tried out before buying and registering it.

Jensens Internet Dictionary This term refers to software that is available on public networks and BBSs. Users are asked to remit a small amount to the software developer, but it's on the honor system.

Computer software (usually for the microcomputer), distributed through public domain channels (you can give away copies), for which the author of the software expects to receive compensation (if you use it, you are expected to send in some money). SLIP

Shareware is a piece of software that you can use free of charge for a set period. After that you have to buy it or pay a license fee in order for the software to keep working. There are different types of shareware. With some you have limited use (not everything works) before you pay, with others you have full use but for a limited time. Some shar [..]

Computer programs that are easily available to download and try out. Generally, you can try it out for a specific period of time, after which you must send in a payment to register the software. This [..]

(n.) Software distributed on the basis of an honor system. Most shareware is delivered free of charge, but the author usually requests that you pay a small fee if you like the program and use it regul [..]

Software available over the Internet that the user may download and try on the "honor system" before deciding to purchase. Payment of a nominal registration fee is expected following a reaso [..]

A 'try before you buy' program. If you decide to keep and use the program beyond the trial period (usually 10 to 30 days) you are requested to pay a fee to the author. See freeware.

software that is distributed free on a trial basis with the understanding that the user may need or want to pay for it later.

Software that allows you to temporarily try it out for a set time period. Sometimes with limited functionality. After the time period is up, you must delete or purchase the software.

Software that you can try before you buy. It's distributed through on-line services, BBSs, and user groups. You're allowed to try it out and give copies to others, but if you want to keep using it, you must pay the registration fee.

Software that is available on a limited free trial basis. Some shareware applications are fully featured products, while others may have disabled features to encourage purchase of the full ("regi [..]

Try before you buy software. A Shareware application can be freely copied and used without payment to the author(s), but you are encouraged to pay a registration fee if you use it regularly. Shareware [..]

This term refers to software available on public networks.

Programs that are freely available, but need to be paid for if used beyond a trial period.

a marketing method for computer software in which the software can be obtained by a user, often by downloading from the Internet or on magazine cover-disks free of charge to try out a program before b [..]

Software applications that are distributed on a “try before you buy” basis. Although readily available from numerous sources without charge, all shareware authors expect that you will register and pay [..]

Shareware is software that is freely distributed for a small fee paid on an "honor system." You are not required to pay the fee to try the program, but if you like the software enough to use [..]

Software that you are allowed to download and try for a specified period free of charge. If you continue to use the program after that time, you are expected to pay a usually modest fee to continue us [..]

Shareware is a Software that is distributed free on the basis of an honor system or on a trial basis with the understanding that if it is used beyond the trial period, the user will pay. Usually, the [..]

Shareware is software that relies on the kindness of strangers to turn a profit. Downloaded from the Internet (versus sold in a store), it often has a free trial period (30 days or so) at which time t [..]

Shareware is try before you buy software. Sometimes payment is on the honour system, as on my site. Sometimes you get some extra bonus when you register, such as extra programs, the source code or som [..]

Copyright-protected software that is publicly distributed on the condition that if a user trials a program and decides to keep using it they will send payment to the author.

Shareware is software made for profit that allows a trial period before purchase. Typically shareware can be freely downloaded, used for a period of weeks (or sometimes even months), and either purcha [..]

Software that you can download from the Internet and use for a limited time for free, but you must pay for it when the trial period is over.

Evaluation versions of a software

Software that you can try free of charge, and pay a fee to continue to use legally.

The copyright holders for shareware allow purchasers to make and distribute copies of the software, but demand that if, after testing the software, you adopt it for use, you must pay for it.

software that can be downloaded for a free trials, and if acceptable licensed by paying a royalty. .sig

software for which the author requests some payment, usually in the accompanying documentation files or in an announcement made by the software itself. Such payment may or may not buy additional support or functionality. See also: freeware

This term refers to software that is available on public networks and BBSs. Users are asked to remit a small amount to the software developer, but it's on the honor system.  

(n) software that is available free of charge; may be distributed for evaluation with a fee requested for additional features or a manual etc.

Software that you can download from a network and "try before you buy." If you like the software and decide to use it beyond the trial period, you must register with the author and pay a registration fee. If you don't wish to register as a user, you are often required to remove the software from your computer.

Software programs that you can try before you buy. If you decide to use a program, you should send a payment to the author or publisher.

Shareware is a type of software distributed on the basis of an honor system. Most shareware is delivered free of charge, but the author usually requests that you pay a small fee if you like the progra [..]

copyrighted software that is usually distributed freely but isn't fully functional until the user pays a fee to the owner. Shareware is not the same as freeware (which doesn't require a fee) [..]

  Software supplied on a 'try before you buy' basis. Shareware is produced by software companies and independent programmers and supplied to users through a variety of channels including magazine cover disks, e-mail, mail order, Internet downloads, etc. The basic idea is that users will try out the software (which is sometimes, but not al [..]

Software distributed for evaluation without cost, but that requires payment to the author for full rights. If, after trying the software, you do not intend to use it, you simply delete it. Using unregistered shareware beyond the evaluation period is pirating.

 With shareware, you can use the product for a trial period and then decide if you want to keep it. If you want to keep the software after the trial period is up, you're supposed to (and should) register the product and pay the shareware fee.   

refers to software that is offered on a trial basis and may be missing features of the retail version. If you decide to use it regularly then you are asked to send payment to the authors.

Shareware is a type of software that is distributed free of charge to prospective customers in a limited format. A full software version is distributed for a trial period (usually 30 days), or a trial [..]

Software category for products made free for download for trial purposes, with prospective customers keeping the software and typically purchasing a license after trial.

Software distributed free of charge on a trial basis through bulletin boards or among friends. Those who like it are expected to pay a nominal fee in order to receive additional documentation and news of upgrades. software license

Shareware is proprietary software. It is granted to use without remuneration during the period specified in the license agreement (evaluation period), but if the condition specified in the agreement c [..]

Software that is free of charge, however the author(s) of the software request a small fee for its usage so that the user can receive assistance with the software as well as updates to it. Shareware i [..]

A method of marketing software where a program is distributed freely, and users may try it before paying for it.

(computing) A type of software that is distributed without payment but is limited in any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience.

Shareware is a type of proprietary software which is initially provided free of charge to users, who are allowed and encouraged to make and share copies of the program. Shareware is often offered as a [..]

Shareware is a type of proprietary software which is initially provided free of charge to users, who are allowed and encouraged to make and share copies of the program. Shareware is often offered as a [..]

Copyrighted software that is distributed over the Internet or from one satisfied user to another user. No fee is charged for trying the program, but the user is expected to pay a donation to the owner and tell others about the program if he or she continues to use it.