Glossary of Terms

A C F G P S

A

Amiga: Amiga - Multimedia enhanced 32 bit computer introduced by Commodore in 1985.

C

Commodore: Commodore - Early PC manufacturer, famous for Commodore 64, 128 and Amiga.

F

Freeware: Freeware - The author retains the copyright to the program, but does not charge for it. Anyone may freely use it as long as they like.

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G

Giftware: Giftware, Cardware, Mailware etc. - Variants on shareware. If you like the program, you are required to send a gift that you feel serves as payment for the program. Cardware, you send a postcard from your home town, mailware you send the author some mail or e-mail.

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P

Public Domain: Author surrenders all rights to the program. Users are free to use, distribute, even modify program as they see fit.

S

Shareware: Shareware - Program is provided on a "try before you buy" basis. If after using the program, you decide you like it, you are required to pay the Shareware fee.