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demoware
cost
trialware
open source software
baitware
advertisement
spyware
crippleware
donationware
program
malware
application
freeware
madware
abandonware
pup
income
postcardware
shareware
display
free software
greyware
public domain software
Noun
Definition: A software application that includes advertisements, which are displayed while the software is running. Developers use adware as a source of income and to keep the costs of the software down (usually making it free). Some adware programs can include spyware.