Misleading 'Freeware' labels

June 15th, 2005, 02:05 PM

I just downloaded an application called 'slideshow pro' which claimed to be freeware. After installing it, I found that unless I purchased the product, I would be limited to creating slideshows of no more than ten photos. This isn't freeware, it's a stinkin' DEMO.

A little truth in advertising is called for here. If your software is severely crippled until/unless it's purchased, don't call it freeware.

Thank you.

June 15th, 2005, 08:04 PM

I believe what you are complaining about is called Crippleware.


Freeware defined

June 15th, 2005, 09:24 PM

Here, here!

Of course, that's why I switched, several years ago, to using Linux and the open source software.

June 24th, 2005, 12:42 PM

You can complain to the website for false advertising, Shareware is what you've got, crippleware... wtf