What is meant by the term shareware in reference to software?
Shareware is a type of software that is often given to
individuals or companies to test. Usually this type of software is
propietary and must be used with another software package. It is
generally tested for free by the company or individual. Often times
the Shareware will have only limited capabilities. The fully
functional software package is usually offered after a business or
company has completed the trial use of Shareware.