| Shareware is sometimes called "User Supported" or "Try Before
You Buy" software. Shareware is not a particular kind of software, it's a way of marketing software. Users are permitted
to try the software on their own computer system (generally for a limited period of time) without any cost or obligation. Payment
is required if the user has found the software to be useful or if the user wishes to continue using the software beyond the
evaluation (trial) period.
Payment of the registration fee to the author will bring the user a license to continue using the software.
Why Pay For Software I Already Have?
Basically, for the same reason you should pay for any program: because it is the honest thing to do.
Shareware is commercial software, fully protected by copyright laws. Like other business owners, shareware
authors expect to earn money for making their software available.
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