Thread: Reasons you have not paid for a 'donationware' book?
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Old 02-23-2010, 11:08 AM   #48
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Originally Posted by emonti8384 View Post
Um, what is "donationware"? A free book that you agree to pay for and then don't? Please explain
It's where you make something available for download without charge, but ask for donations from people who get something out of it.

Calibre is made available on this basis.

Some "donationware" has a recommended level of donation that you "should" pay, some leave it open. Some say "donate if you like" while others say "you must donate if you like it".
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