Definitions

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  • noun Internet A variant of freeware that offers an option to its user to donate money to the program's author.

Etymologies

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donation +‎ -ware

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Examples

  • Unfortunately neither VersionTracker nor MacUpdate have a category called donationware -- it's either freeware or shareware and neither fit.

    MacUpdate - Mac OS X 2009

  • Others use what's called donationware, which essentially means the product is free, but they provide a way for you to donate money, should you want to.

    Robin Good's Latest News 2008

  • Speaking of which, the script is donationware, meaning it doesn't cost anything to use, but the developer sure would appreciate a few bucks if you find it useful.

    PC World 2010

  • Speaking of which, the script is donationware, meaning it doesn't cost anything to use, but the developer sure would appreciate a few bucks if you find it useful.

    Latest from Computerworld 2010

  • Speaking of which, the script is donationware, meaning it doesn't cost anything to use, but the developer sure would appreciate a few bucks if you find it useful.

    PC World 2010

  • The M5000 Impulse set is available as donationware, meaning that you should donate the amount you think the Set is worth or whatever you would like the maker to have.

    Gearwire - 2009

  • "donationware," meaning if you like it you are encouraged to donate an optional amount to the creator (s).

    Latest Articles on LaptopLogic 2009

  • AutoVer 1.4.3 is a free (donationware) automated versioning and backup program.

    Protecting files by keeping different versions 2010

  • Excel Password Remover is donationware, Windows only.

    Remove Excel Passwords | Lifehacker Australia 2008

  • Windows only: Manage multiple items in your clipboard, including text and images, with donationware application ClipX, a clipboard manager that sits in your tray and stores everything you copy.

    Manage Your Clipboard with ClipX | Lifehacker Australia 2008

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