Shareware
Shareware, a stalwart of early computing, is an infinite chest of intrigue for many retro computing enthusiast.
Many of us as younger humans probably experienced buying one of those 100/1000/10000 title CD-ROMs from the local discounter, exploring its "treasures" and probably coming away a little disappointed with the results.
No different for myself, and I have begun the process of sharing various shareware titles on the Internet Archive. Some have in-browser emulation enabled, but many are a little to new for that - so you'll have to download them to experience their full glory.
This page acts as an almost index page for my work so far, not only for my own sanity, but as a way you can quickly see what I've covered.
What is Shareware?
Shareware is a type of software distribution model where the software is typically provided for free, but with some limitations or restrictions. Users are allowed to try the software for a limited time or with limited features, after which they are required to pay for the full version to continue using it. Shareware is often distributed via the internet or through physical media such as CDs or DVDs, and is typically marketed as a way for users to "try before they buy". Shareware is different from freeware, which is software that is completely free to use and distribute without any restrictions or limitations.
The items below may include the occassional item of freeware that is being marketed as shareware. This index can also include demoware, which is a type of software that is similar to shareware in that it is distributed with the intention of allowing users to try it before they buy it. However, demoware typically has more limitations than shareware, often limiting functionality, features, or time of use more severely. Demoware is often used as a marketing tool by software developers to generate interest and promote their software to potential customers. Unlike shareware, demoware is typically provided free of charge and is intended to be used as a marketing tool to entice users to purchase the full version of the software.
Similar Pages
- Video Game Demos Index
- In-Browser Emulation Titles
Index
| Title | Creator | Version | Year | Platform | Archive Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Exploration | X Dimension Software | 1.5.00 | 2000 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| Accent Composer | Kovach Computing Services | 1.09c | 2001 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| Account Manager | Winnovation | 1.2 | 1993 | Microsoft Windows 3.1 | Archive |
| Action-Pro | Wessex Systems | 1.04 | 1993 | Microsoft Windows 3.1 | Archive |
| Accu-Type 4 | Accu-Tech Software Services | 1.06 | 1998 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| Address Manager | Wilson WindowWare Inc. | 2.1d | 1993 | Microsoft Windows 3.1 | Archive |
| AddWeb | Cyberspace HQ | 6.12 | 2003 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| AdmWin | Wennstrom Software | 6.02 | 2003 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| Adobe Illustrator CS Tryout Version | Adobe | 11.0.0 | 2004 | Microsoft Windows XP | Archive |
| AllGone! | HughesTech | 2.1.0 | 2000 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| Application Pad | Lee Cjin Pheow | 4.0a | 1993 | Microsoft Windows 3.1 | Archive |
| ArtStudio 2004 | Drawing Hands Creations | 3 | 2004 | Microsoft Windows XP | Archive |
| Ashampoo UnInstaller Suite | Ashampoo | 1.3.1.0 | 2002 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| AutoTask 2000 Task Scheduler | Cypress Technologies | 3.11 | 2003 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| Bannershop GIF Animator | Selteco Software | 5.0.4 | 2004 | Microsoft Windows XP | Archive |
| BrainStorm | BrainStorm Software Ltd | 3.0 build 21 | 2003 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| ClipCache Plus | Xrayz Software | 2.9 Build 345 | 2000 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| CursorXP Plus | Stardock | 1.30 | 2003 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| DeDupe | Cellarstone | 1.6.3 | 2003 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| Filer | OsoSoft | 3.0 | 1993 | Microsoft Windows 3.1 | Archive |
| Frode Action Arcade Pack (FAAP) | Mikael Andersson | 1.5 | 1998 | Microsoft Windows 95 | Archive |
| HyperSnap-DX | Hyperionics Technology | 3.42.00 | 1999 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| HyperSnap-DX | Hyperionics Technology | 5.04.02 | 2003 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| HyperVisual Blockworks | Hypervisual | 2.00, build 017-US | 1998 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| Key Mouse Genie | Vsis Systems | 3.1 | 2003 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| Macromedia FreeHand MX | Macromedia | MX | 2004 | Microsoft Windows XP | Archive |
| NetMonitor | Kiss Software Corporation | 2.60 (free version) | 2000 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| Paint Studio | Rick Sobie | 4.0 | 1999 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| Paint Shop Pro Evaluation | JASC Software | 5.01 | 1998 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| PicaView Trial | ACD Systems | 2.0 | 2001 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| Real-DRAW Pro | Mediachance | 3.01 | 2001 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| Sandra Standard | SiSoftware | 2001.3.7.50 | 2001 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| Sandra Standard | SiSoftware | 2001.5.8.11 | 2001 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| TANGAROOs | Stephen A. Deskevich | 1.0, Unregistered | 1993 | Microsoft Windows 3.1 | Archive |
| TIFNY3 | Phonetics International | 3.61 | 2001 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| TrayDay | MJMSoft Design | 6.5 | 2002 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| TreeSize Professional | JAM Software | 2.4.3.107 | 2002 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| Uninstall Manager | Nokta Software | 4.10 | 2002 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| VueScan | Hamrick Software | 7.6.43 | 2003 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| WebWasher | webwasher.com AG | 3.0 | 2001 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| What's On My Computer? | WhatsOnMyComputer.com | 1.0, build 1.0.1.30 | 2003 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |
| WhizNotes | Sanjay Kanade | S1.2 | 1993 | Microsoft Windows 3.1 | Archive |
| WinClip | OsoSoft | 3.0 | 1993 | Microsoft Windows 3.1 | Archive |
| WinEdit | Wilson WindowWare | 2.0 | 1993 | Microsoft Windows 3.1 | Archive |
| WinDriversBackup Professional Edition | JeMar Software Corp. | 1.0.6 | 2002 | Microsoft Windows | Archive |