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software that the programmer is giving away free.

Variations on the "-ware" concept:

CrippleWare--can use free; if you like it, pay and you'll receive a code that activates some "crippled" features (usually ability to print or to use advanced functions)

BeerWare--can use free; but either (1) send the programmer enough money for a beer, or (2) raise a beer in toast to the programmer yourself

CharityWare--can use free; but make a donation to your or the programmer's favorite charity

Cherware--can use free; but have to listen to "Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves" while using it (OK, we made that one up...)

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-software that the programmer is giving away free. [[Free software]].
+software that the programmer is giving away free.
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 * ShareWare--can use free; if you like it, please pay
-* CrippleWare--can use free; if you like it, pay and you'll receive a code that activates some "crippled" features (usually ability to print or to use advanced functions)
+* CrippleWare--can use free; if you like it, pay and you'll receive a code that activates some "crippled" features (usually ability to [[printer|print]] or to use advanced functions)
 * PostcardWare--can use free; but please send a postcard
-* BeerWare--can use free; but either (1) send the programmer enough money for a beer, or (2) raise a beer in toast to the programmer yourself
+* BeerWare--can use free; but either (1) send the programmer enough money for a [[beer]], or (2) raise a beer in toast to the programmer yourself
 * CharityWare--can use free; but make a donation to your or the programmer's favorite charity