Greenware (computing)

Software license

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Greenware is software distributed under the condition that the user does something to help the environment. The term "greenware" is a variant on shareware and freeware. Greenware can be distributed free or for charge. In either case the author expects the user to do something "green". Examples of this include planting trees, switching to a cleaner car, or quitting smoking.[1]

A more general approach than greenware is careware, which distributes software in a way that benefits a charity.[2]

Greenware can also refer to a combination of computer hardware, software and services, which enables user to minimize the environmental footprint of using the computer and lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) at the same time.[citation needed]

## Notes and references

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1. ^ "Greenware What is this software license for, what is it for and how does it work? - Computing Mania". Informatique Mania. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
2. ^ "What is Careware? - Definition from Techopedia". Techopedia.com. Retrieved 2022-01-29.

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Software distribution

Licenses|

* Beerware
* Floating licensing
* Free and open-source
* Free
* Open source
* Freely redistributable
* License-free
* Proprietary
* Public domain
* Source-available

Compensation models|

* Adware
* Commercial software
* Retail software
* Crippleware
* Crowdfunding
* Freemium
* Freeware
* Pay what you want
* Careware
* Donationware
* Open-core model
* Postcardware
* Shareware
* Nagware
* Trialware

Delivery methods|

* Digital distribution
* File sharing
* On-premises
* Pre-installed
* Product bundling
* Retail software
* Sneakernet
* Software as a service

Deceptive and/or illicit|

* Unwanted software bundling
* Malware
* Infostealer
* Ransomware
* Spyware
* Trojan horse
* Worm
* Scareware
* Shovelware

Software release life cycle|

* Abandonware
* End-of-life
* Long-term support
* Software maintenance
* Software maintainer
* Software publisher
* Vaporware
* list

Copy protection|

* Digital rights management
* Software protection dongle
* License manager
* Product activation
* Product key
* Software copyright
* Software license server
* Software patent
* Torrent poisoning

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