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English
Etymology
From ad a contraction of advertisement + ware a contraction of software
Noun
adware (uncountable)
- context|Computing: 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.
Translations
Finnish: mainosohjelma
Related terms
abandonware
baitware
crippleware
demoware
donationware
freeware
malware
postcardware
shareware
spyware
trialware
See also
free software
open-source software
public domain software
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