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Here’s a quick guide to the terminology of free and almost-free software.

1. Adware – Advertising-supported software or Web services. Often (but not always), a paid alternative lets you remove the ads.

2. Freeware - Programs that you can download, install, and run without charge or limitation of any kind. Freeware may be from a company or an individual, who may or may not provide support.

3. Malware or badware - Malicious software–often installed surreptitiously alongside seemingly legitimate free programs–that can slow down your computer, insert extra ads into Web pages, and spy on your online activities. Continue reading →