Archive of UserLand's first discussion group, started October 5, 1998.

Re: "Open" vs. "Closed"

Author:Phillip Birmingham
Posted:5/14/2000; 10:57:11 PM
Topic:"Open" vs. "Closed"
Msg #:17303 (In response to 17263)
Prev/Next:17302 / 17304

The stuff you can download and share is called "shareware" and the stuff you have to pay for is called "commercial software".

I like the second part there, but "shareware" usually refers to something along the lines of commercial software on the honor system -- the author will let you have it before you've paid, but you're expected to pay if you continue to use the software.

Is "free software" too loaded a term? Just askin'

Later,

Phillip

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