it describes about what the shareware is all about

1. SHAREWARE LICENSE
Sachin kshirsagar(WCE Sangli)

2. What is it???
 Shareware ( termed trialware or demoware)
is proprietary software that is provided to users on
a limited basis and only for a certain limited trial.
 software is provided limits.
 Restricts usage and any distribution for commercial
purposes.
 limited by any combination
of functionality, availability or convenience.

3. Where and why???
 Shareware is often offered as a download from
an Internet website or as a compact disc.
 The rationale behind shareware is to give
potential users the opportunity to try out the
program on a limited basis for a limited time
and judge its usefulness before purchasing a
license.

4. Examples
1: GAMES
 introduced the "episodic" shareware model
 While the shareware game would be a truly
complete game, there would be additional
"episodes" of the game that were not shareware,
and could only be legally obtained by paying for
the shareware episode. In some cases these
episodes

5. Examples continued…
2: Microsoft PowerPoint
 It is provided with certain functionalities and for
a certain period of time.
 If we want all functionalities we have to buy its
licenced copy.

7. Examples continued..
 Winzip
 Vmware
 Internet download manager

8. Benefits
 No intervention of middleman- direct contact to
customers
 Reduced cost

9. THANK YOU