crippleware

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Synonyms: cripplegate

Antonyms: cripplegate

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|computing|chiefly|derogatory}} A program whose functionality is severely limited beyond that of [[shareware]], often in the interest of its author having the crippleware user make a purchase of the uncrippled program.

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