Software distribution model
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Software distribution models are ways software developers get their products to users.
Model | Description |
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Commercial | You have to pay for the software in order to use any portion of it. |
Freeware | The software is completely free with no attempt to monetize it or limit your use of it. |
Shareware | You get a limited version of the software and are encouraged to purchase the full version which will have more features. Also known as demo software. |
Crippleware | Software posing as free, but features in the program are disabled or constrained until you give the developers money. |
Nagware | Software posing as free, but includes messages asking you to give the developers money to make the messages go away. |
Adware | Software posing as free, but requires you to watch ads to use the program. |