well, A popup screen will keep nagging and prompting you to register the software. If that annoys you, you can eliminate the popup screen by registering the software.

Answered by Santosh Kuma , an ibibo Master, at 8:58 PM on September 27, 2008

Nagware IS a type of shareware that reminds (or nags) the user to register it by paying a fee. It usually does this by popping up a message when the user starts the program, or intermittently while the user is using the application. These messages can appear as windows obscuring part of the screen or message boxes that can quickly be closed. Some nagware keeps the message up for a certain time period, forcing the user to wait to continue to use the program.

The intent is generally that the user will become so annoyed with the messages that he or she will register it to get rid of them. Naturally, there is a fine line to be walked — if reminders are too annoying, users may abandon a program without even evaluating it fully, which is as much a lost sale as a failure to register.

Developers who employ the practice report that shareware with less intrusive reminders garner only a fraction of the registrations of nagware and theorize that if users aren't regularly reminded that they should pay for a particular piece of software, they tend to quickly forget.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/w iki/Nagware

Answered by Sanya Tahir , an ibibo Master, at 11:16 AM on September 07, 2008

Hi Friend

Nagware, also called guiltware or annoyware, is a pop-up reminder that appears with trial versions of computer programs.

Answered by kokila vani , an ibibo Advisor, at 6:14 PM on September 04, 2008

Nagware (also known as begware or annoyware) is a type of shareware that reminds (or nags) the user to register it by paying a fee. It usually does this by popping up a message when the user starts the program, or intermittently while the user is using the application. These messages can appear as windows obscuring part of the screen or message boxes that can quickly be closed. Some nagware keeps the message up for a certain time period, forcing the user to wait to continue to use the program.

The intent is generally that the user will become so annoyed with the messages that he or she will register it to get rid of them. Naturally, there is a fine line to be walked — if reminders are too annoying, users may abandon a program without even evaluating it fully, which is as much a lost sale as a failure to register.

Developers who employ the practice report that shareware with less intrusive reminders garner only a fraction of the registrations of nagware and theorize that if users aren't regularly reminded that they should pay for a particular piece of software, they tend to quickly forget.[citation needed]

Examples of nagware are WinRAR, WinZip, mIRC, LimeWire, Snood. These programs pop-up a window after their trial period is up telling the user to buy the program
for more http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagwar e

Answered by LAKSHMI V , an ibibo Master, at 5:05 PM on September 04, 2008

Nagware (also known as begware or annoyware) is a type of shareware that reminds (or nags) the user to register it by paying a fee. It usually does this by popping up a message when the user starts the program, or intermittently while the user is using the application. These messages can appear as windows obscuring part of the screen or message boxes that can quickly be closed. Some nagware keeps the message up for a certain time period, forcing the user to wait to continue to use the program.

The intent is generally that the user will become so annoyed with the messages that he or she will register it to get rid of them. Naturally, there is a fine line to be walked — if reminders are too annoying, users may abandon a program without even evaluating it fully, which is as much a lost sale as a failure to register.

Developers who employ the practice report that shareware with less intrusive reminders garner only a fraction of the registrations of nagware and theorize that if users aren't regularly reminded that they should pay for a particular piece of software, they tend to quickly forget.

Answered by jaivir , an ibibo Master, at 1:36 PM on September 04, 2008

well, Nagware is a type of shareware that reminds the user to register it by paying a fee. It usually does this by popping up a message when the user starts the program, or intermittently while the user is using the application. These messages can appear as windows obscuring part of the screen or message boxes that can quickly be closed. Some nagware keeps the message up for a certain time period, forcing the user to wait to continue to use the program. Developers who employ the practice report that shareware with less intrusive reminders garner only a fraction of the registrations of nagware and theorize that if users aren't regularly reminded that they should pay for a particular piece of software, they tend to quickly forget.
source site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N agware

Answered by Nidhi Singh , an ibibo Master, at 11:12 AM on September 04, 2008

As much as I can describe about this,Nagware, also called guiltware or annoyware, is a pop-up reminder that appears with trial versions of computer programs. Many trial versions of games, programs or additional features use nagware to alert the user to pay or register after the trial period has expired. The term derives its name from its function of “nagging” the user to take a specific action.

Many programming companies like to offer short trial periods of their software, understanding that a user may not be willing to buy the program unless they can fully explore it. These trials, called shareware, allow either full program access or a stripped down version of the program. Most shareware trials have a time limit on them, either of total minutes the program is used, or a set period of time, usually no more than 30 days. After this limit is up, attempts to open or close the program result in nagware windows.

A nagware window, or nag screen, usually takes the form of a pop-up, often blocking any activity related to the program other than closing the application or taking a specific action dictated by the nagware. Most often, the window will link the user to a website where they can purchase a full version of the application they have been trying. Users should to be wary as some computer viruses can mimic nagware in an attempt to get credit card or other personal information. Always be sure to check out the security features of a website before typing in any personal data.

Answered by Madhurima , an ibibo Master, at 6:32 PM on September 03, 2008

Nagware, also called guiltware or annoyware, is a pop-up reminder that appears with trial versions of computer programs. Many trial versions of games, programs or additional features use nagware to alert the user to pay or register after the trial period has expired. The term derives its name from its function of “nagging” the user to take a specific action.

Many programming companies like to offer short trial periods of their software, understanding that a user may not be willing to buy the program unless they can fully explore it. These trials, called shareware, allow either full program access or a stripped down version of the program. Most shareware trials have a time limit on them, either of total minutes the program is used, or a set period of time, usually no more than 30 days. After this limit is up, attempts to open or close the program result in nagware windows.

A nagware window, or nag screen, usually takes the form of a pop-up, often blocking any activity related to the program other than closing the application or taking a specific action dictated by the nagware. Most often, the window will link the user to a website where they can purchase a full version of the application they have been trying. Users should to be wary as some computer viruses can mimic nagware in an attempt to get credit card or other personal information. Always be sure to check out the security features of a website before typing in any personal data.

Answered by Shobhit , an ibibo Master, at 4:28 PM on September 03, 2008

As far as I am concern,nagware (sometimes called "annoyware") is programming that presents the user with one or more pop-up windows or alerts when an application is launched or closed (sometimes both), reminding the user to register, purchase the application, or take some other action.

Nagware is commonly used with shareware programs that have been downloaded for trial use.

Answered by Sharad Singh , an ibibo Master, at 1:36 PM on September 03, 2008

On the Web, nagware (sometimes called "annoyware") is programming that presents the user with one or more pop-up windows or alerts when an application is launched or closed (sometimes both), reminding the user to register, purchase the application, or take some other action. Nagware is commonly used with shareware programs that have been downloaded for trial use.
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Answered by Nishu's , an ibibo Master, at 1:34 PM on September 03, 2008