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Crippleware
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Meaning
Noun
⚠️
In Computing:
A
program
whose
functionality
is
severely
limited
beyond that of
shareware
, often in the interest of its
author
having the
crippleware
user
make a
purchase
of the
uncrippled
program
.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
crippleware
English
-ware
English
software
English
soft
English
softe
Middle English (1100-1500)
softe
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
cripple
English
crypel
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
⚠️
Related words may be derogatory
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