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Freeware
1. Alt.Comp.Freeware description: Free software that was intended to be
free.
http://www.news2mail.com/alt/comp.html
2. Software: (Thanks to HyperDictionary for Definitions in whole or in
part) http://www.hyperdictionary.com/)
Definition: (Or "computer program", "program", "code") The instructions
executed by a computer, as opposed to the physical device on which they run
(the "hardware").
The term was coined by the eminent statistician, John Tukey.
Programs stored on non-volatile storage built from integrated circuits
(e.g. ROM or PROM) are usually called firmware.
Software can be split into two main types - system software and application
software or application programs. System software is any software required
to support the production or execution of application programs but which is
not specific to any particular application. Examples of system software
would include the operating system, compilers, editors and sorting
programs.
Examples of application programs would include an accounts package or a CAD
program. Other broad classes of application software include real-time
software, business software, scientific and engineering software, embedded
software, personal computer software and artificial intelligence software.
Software includes both source code written by humans and executable machine
code produced by assemblers or compilers. It does not usually include the
data processed by programs unless this is in a format such as multimedia
which depends on the use of computers for its presentation. This
distinction becomes unclear in cases such as spread sheets which can
contain both instructions (formulae and macros) and data. There are also
various intermediate compiled or semi-compiled, forms of software such as
library files and byte-code.
Some claim that documentation (both paper and electronic) is also software.
Others go further and define software to be programs plus documentation
though this does not correspond with common usage.
The noun "program" describes a single, complete and more-or-less
self-contained list of instructions, often stored in a single file, whereas
"code" and "software" are uncountable nouns describing some number of
instructions which may constitute one or more programs or part thereof.
Most programs, however, rely heavily on various kinds of operating system
software for their execution. The nounds "code" and "software" both refer
to the same thing but "code" tends to suggest an interest in the
implementation details whereas "software" is more of a user's term.
3. a. WordNet Dictionary
Definition: [n] software that is provided without charge
See Also: package, software, software package, software system
Computing Dictionary
Definition: Software, often written by enthusiasts and distributed at
no charge by users' groups, or via electronic mail, local bulletin boards,
Usenet, or other electronic media.
At one time, "freeware" was a trademark of Andrew Fluegelman, the author of
the well-known MS-DOS communications program PC-TALK III. It wasn't
enforced after his mysterious disappearance and presumed death in 1984.
"Freeware" should not be confused with "free software" (roughly, software
with unrestricted redistribution) or "shareware" (software distributed
without charge for which users can pay voluntarily).
3 b."free software"
Computing Dictionary
Definition: According to Richard Stallman and the Free Software
Foundation, free software is software that everyone is free to copy,
redistribute and modify. That implies it must be available as source code.
It does not imply that it is free of charge, so anyone can sell free
software so long as they don't impose any new restrictions on its
redistribution or use.
3 b.
i. 3 b. is not the definition as set out in 1.
4. For a definition of freeware more in keeping with the spirit of the
group see the signature of Mr. John Coliss.
(eg. Message-ID: <[email protected]>
*********************************************************************
Netiquette:
RFC 1855: Netiquette Guidelines
http://www.dtcc.edu/cs/rfc1855.html#3
Or read certain posts from "DC"
(eg. Message-ID: <[email protected]>)
or to further elaborate:
http://home.online.no/~shughes/a57998/quote.html#001a
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Top posting:
http://www.caliburn.nl/topposting.html
********************************************************************
Signatures:
http://www.cs.indiana.edu/docproject/zen/zen-1.0_6.html
http://www.chemie.fu-berlin.de/outerspace/netnews/son-of-1036.html#4.3.2
Or read certain posts from "DC" about AVG signatures
(eg. Message-ID: <[email protected]>)
Outlook and Outlook Express users can use: Outlook-Quotefix
http://www.pricelessware.org/2004/PL2004INTERNET.htm#A536
*******************************************************************
Trolls:
Simple. Do not feed them.
*******************************************************************
Spam:
Do not quote the spam body. People are only re-reading it again.
*******************************************************************
Posting Quota:
Don't quote 200 lines to reply with two.
(eg. "FWT Newsletter - Weekly" with a quote at the bottom.)
Haven't seen that yet. But I have seen over 900 lines quoted in other
articles.
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[OT] [AVG] etc.:
This says it all.
http://www.pricelessware.org/2004/posting.php
*******************************************************************
A.C.F. FAQ:
http://www.pricelessware.org/2004/about2004PL.htm#FAQ
and
http://clients.net2000.com.au/~johnf/faq.html
Copyright (c) 2000 by John Fitzsimons
*******************************************************************
My Pet Peeve:
Newbies are to be treated with respect. I expect it. Do you? They don't
know you and you don't them and they are bound to make mistakes.
Treat them the way YOU would want/expect to be treated. Try not to jump all
over them if they have made an error by asking the wrong question or have
been erroneously directed to the wrong group. (Ever needed roadside
assistance? How would you feel if the person responding was belligerent to
you because you are in a helpless situation?)
Give them what they want then tell him or her how to go about it next time.
How many "lurkers" out there are afraid to post because of the prospect of
being "flamed"? Has anyone else here ever been a lurker or a newbie?
The newbie and lurker of today are the regulars of tomorrow.
******************************************************************
I do not pretend that these writings reflect the thoughts of the group as a
whole.
I will not respond to posts that are derogatory in manner. I have never
"killfiled" anyone or ever will.
This will also be posted to a.c.f.d.
Comment or elaborations welcome.
1. Alt.Comp.Freeware description: Free software that was intended to be
free.
http://www.news2mail.com/alt/comp.html
2. Software: (Thanks to HyperDictionary for Definitions in whole or in
part) http://www.hyperdictionary.com/)
Definition: (Or "computer program", "program", "code") The instructions
executed by a computer, as opposed to the physical device on which they run
(the "hardware").
The term was coined by the eminent statistician, John Tukey.
Programs stored on non-volatile storage built from integrated circuits
(e.g. ROM or PROM) are usually called firmware.
Software can be split into two main types - system software and application
software or application programs. System software is any software required
to support the production or execution of application programs but which is
not specific to any particular application. Examples of system software
would include the operating system, compilers, editors and sorting
programs.
Examples of application programs would include an accounts package or a CAD
program. Other broad classes of application software include real-time
software, business software, scientific and engineering software, embedded
software, personal computer software and artificial intelligence software.
Software includes both source code written by humans and executable machine
code produced by assemblers or compilers. It does not usually include the
data processed by programs unless this is in a format such as multimedia
which depends on the use of computers for its presentation. This
distinction becomes unclear in cases such as spread sheets which can
contain both instructions (formulae and macros) and data. There are also
various intermediate compiled or semi-compiled, forms of software such as
library files and byte-code.
Some claim that documentation (both paper and electronic) is also software.
Others go further and define software to be programs plus documentation
though this does not correspond with common usage.
The noun "program" describes a single, complete and more-or-less
self-contained list of instructions, often stored in a single file, whereas
"code" and "software" are uncountable nouns describing some number of
instructions which may constitute one or more programs or part thereof.
Most programs, however, rely heavily on various kinds of operating system
software for their execution. The nounds "code" and "software" both refer
to the same thing but "code" tends to suggest an interest in the
implementation details whereas "software" is more of a user's term.
3. a. WordNet Dictionary
Definition: [n] software that is provided without charge
See Also: package, software, software package, software system
Computing Dictionary
Definition: Software, often written by enthusiasts and distributed at
no charge by users' groups, or via electronic mail, local bulletin boards,
Usenet, or other electronic media.
At one time, "freeware" was a trademark of Andrew Fluegelman, the author of
the well-known MS-DOS communications program PC-TALK III. It wasn't
enforced after his mysterious disappearance and presumed death in 1984.
"Freeware" should not be confused with "free software" (roughly, software
with unrestricted redistribution) or "shareware" (software distributed
without charge for which users can pay voluntarily).
3 b."free software"
Computing Dictionary
Definition: According to Richard Stallman and the Free Software
Foundation, free software is software that everyone is free to copy,
redistribute and modify. That implies it must be available as source code.
It does not imply that it is free of charge, so anyone can sell free
software so long as they don't impose any new restrictions on its
redistribution or use.
3 b.
i. 3 b. is not the definition as set out in 1.
4. For a definition of freeware more in keeping with the spirit of the
group see the signature of Mr. John Coliss.
(eg. Message-ID: <[email protected]>
*********************************************************************
Netiquette:
RFC 1855: Netiquette Guidelines
http://www.dtcc.edu/cs/rfc1855.html#3
Or read certain posts from "DC"
(eg. Message-ID: <[email protected]>)
or to further elaborate:
http://home.online.no/~shughes/a57998/quote.html#001a
********************************************************************
Top posting:
http://www.caliburn.nl/topposting.html
********************************************************************
Signatures:
http://www.cs.indiana.edu/docproject/zen/zen-1.0_6.html
http://www.chemie.fu-berlin.de/outerspace/netnews/son-of-1036.html#4.3.2
Or read certain posts from "DC" about AVG signatures
(eg. Message-ID: <[email protected]>)
Outlook and Outlook Express users can use: Outlook-Quotefix
http://www.pricelessware.org/2004/PL2004INTERNET.htm#A536
*******************************************************************
Trolls:
Simple. Do not feed them.
*******************************************************************
Spam:
Do not quote the spam body. People are only re-reading it again.
*******************************************************************
Posting Quota:
Don't quote 200 lines to reply with two.
(eg. "FWT Newsletter - Weekly" with a quote at the bottom.)
Haven't seen that yet. But I have seen over 900 lines quoted in other
articles.
*******************************************************************
[OT] [AVG] etc.:
This says it all.
http://www.pricelessware.org/2004/posting.php
*******************************************************************
A.C.F. FAQ:
http://www.pricelessware.org/2004/about2004PL.htm#FAQ
and
http://clients.net2000.com.au/~johnf/faq.html
Copyright (c) 2000 by John Fitzsimons
*******************************************************************
My Pet Peeve:
Newbies are to be treated with respect. I expect it. Do you? They don't
know you and you don't them and they are bound to make mistakes.
Treat them the way YOU would want/expect to be treated. Try not to jump all
over them if they have made an error by asking the wrong question or have
been erroneously directed to the wrong group. (Ever needed roadside
assistance? How would you feel if the person responding was belligerent to
you because you are in a helpless situation?)
Give them what they want then tell him or her how to go about it next time.
How many "lurkers" out there are afraid to post because of the prospect of
being "flamed"? Has anyone else here ever been a lurker or a newbie?
The newbie and lurker of today are the regulars of tomorrow.
******************************************************************
I do not pretend that these writings reflect the thoughts of the group as a
whole.
I will not respond to posts that are derogatory in manner. I have never
"killfiled" anyone or ever will.
This will also be posted to a.c.f.d.
Comment or elaborations welcome.
