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Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register (i.e.: purchase a usage license). Individual programs differ on details -- some request registration while others require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue using the software to an updated program with printed manual. Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For example, some authors require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware. Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it. |
![]() BrotherSoft.com "Next generation downloading". |
![]() BullDownload.com "Free computer software downloads". |
![]() CuteApps.com "Quality commercial, shareware and freeware software". |
![]() DownloadPipe.com.au "Software library". |
![]() Download3000.com "Get your favorite software here..." | |
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Download32.com "Software archive." |
![]() FileCart.com "Downloads for the masses". |
![]() FileHungry.com "Welcome to FileHungry". |
![]() FileTransit.com "Freeware, shareware and demo software downloads". |
![]() 5Cup.com "Software you can trust". | |
![]() FreeTrialDownloads "Free downloads". |
![]() FreeTrialSoft.com "Reviews and free software downloads". |
![]() GeekFiles.com "Downloads for the modern geek". |
HotWinFiles.com "The hottest place for freeware and shareware on the net today". |
ImagesPro.com "Graphics and Video software directory". | |
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LuckyDownloads.com "Search and download software, shareware and freeware". |
NewFreeware.com "New freeware and shareware to download". |
ProgramFiles.com "Your free downloads resource". |
SharewareConnection "The best shareware resource!". | (Reserved space)
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![]() Shareware Plaza.com "Shareware and Freeware downloads: tested, rated and reviewed. Submitted by the software author". |
Soft14.com "Freeware, shareware and quality commercial software downloads". |
Simtel.net "Free downloads of the best computer software freeware and shareware". |
![]() SoftwareSeeker.com |
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![]() SpiritsLiftedHere.net "Welcome to our little place on the internet...". |
UKWares.com |
File-Portal.net (editing - graphic to follow) |
ZipLib (editing - graphic to follow) "Library of Exclusive Shareware". |
WinPCWare.com (editing - graphic to follow) Win PC downloads | |
![]() 5StarShare "The shareware and freeware Download site, PAD submission is accepted." |
![]() Soft20.com "Free download portal". |
![]() Daolnwod.com "A software site for only the BEST software programs". |