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If you've ever wondered where shareware and freeware started, or even what the difference between the two are, checkout my article : �Shareware and Freeware - The Basics� This article will clear a few things up like what is shareware and freeware and much more.

Shareware is often confused with freeware, but they have two distinctly different purposes. Freeware is copyrighted software that is available at no cost for unlimited usage. With shareware, users are encouraged to share the limited version of the software to promote larger distribution and sales.