Definitions

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  • noun computing A cut-down demonstration version of a computer program so that it can be tried before purchase.

Etymologies

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demo +‎ -ware

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Examples

  • Trialware - sometimes called "demoware", it often has limitations (i.e., the length of time you can use it), or might add identifying marks until you purchase it (the vendor's logo, for instance).

    The Virtual Wire 2009

  • Reason: it's not the hardware per se, or even the crap demoware they lard their machines down with, but that Sony, in my experience, don't know tech support from a hole in the ground.

    ianmcdonald: Ask Livejournal ianmcdonald 2010

  • Is there any specific plan for this outside the ad, or is it just demoware / smoke & mirrors right now?

    Sony PSP: The Digital Comics Reader? 2009

  • I use and teach all different types of software open source, closed source, free, shareware, demoware, commercial depending upon the need at the time.

    Archive 2006-03-01 Kylie Willison 2006

  • I use and teach all different types of software open source, closed source, free, shareware, demoware, commercial depending upon the need at the time.

    Website Linking Kylie Willison 2006

  • They were getting killed in demoware sessions against Microsoft's ASP.NET story.

    Archive 2005-10-01 Neal Ford 2005

  • They were getting killed in demoware sessions against Microsoft's ASP.NET story.

    Technology Snake Oil 7: Demoware Neal Ford 2005

  • TuCows, the old-school shareware/freeware/demoware download site, has a new program for its software authors.

    Boing Boing: November 17, 2002 - November 23, 2002 Archives 2002

  • I've read that it's not regular KHTML but some massively optimized version that has amazing performanc enhancements, not that I put my trust in demoware.

    lack of ambition - Anil Dash 2003

  • There are certainly schlocky Windows PCs - especially those larded up with demoware, adware and other unwantedware.

    TIME.com: Top Stories 2011

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