Definitions
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- noun computing A software
product whose author requests as payment a postcard from the user's hometown.
Etymologies
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Examples
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And in order to make sure that those who can't afford the bidding aren't shut out, he's also giving away the chance to be a character in his next book as a piece of postcardware:
Boing Boing 2004
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That guy could make a lot of money with that program, but it's only postcardware.
kevynwight Diary Entry kevynwight 2002
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A simple to use wizard will guide you through the freeware/postcardware program.
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A simple to use wizard will guide you through the freeware/postcardware program.
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A simple to use wizard will guide you through the freeware/postcardware program.
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A simple to use wizard will guide you through the freeware/postcardware program.
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If this strikes you as odd then consider that the software is postcardware.
MakeUseOf.com 2009
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In addition to these, there are many other, lesser-known software classifications or variations, such as lightware, free software (vs. freeware), webware, and even postcardware!
The Virtual Wire 2009
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Upon startup there is a small nag screen urging you to register the tool with the creator, as there is no fee it’s the web equivalent of postcardware.
MouseZoom Enlarges Text And Shows Color Values | Lifehacker Australia 2009
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Upon startup there is a small nag screen urging you to register the tool with the creator, as there is no fee it’s the web equivalent of postcardware.
MouseZoom Enlarges Text And Shows Color Values | Lifehacker Australia 2009
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