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Treeware vs Freeware - What's the difference?

treeware | freeware |

As nouns the difference between treeware and freeware

is that treeware is (computing|slang|humorous) documentation provided on paper while freeware is (computing) complete and functional software that does not require payment or other compensation (such as nags or advertising) for its use freeware may be a proprietary license with no access to the source code.

treeware

English

Noun

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  • (computing, slang, humorous) Documentation provided on paper.

    • freeware

    English

    (wikipedia freeware)

    Noun

    (-)
  • (computing) Complete and functional software that does not require payment or other compensation (such as nags or advertising) for its use. Freeware may be a proprietary license with no access to the source code.

    • Related terms

    * abandonware * adware * baitware * censorware * crippleware * demoware * donationware * postcardware * shareware * spyware * trialware

    See also

    * free software * open-source software * public domain software