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Tag results: Shareware

Epic MegaFight

Why did Epic Games decide to go scorched-earth on the App Store model last week with Fortnite? Perhaps it reflects the company’s shareware roots.

Painting Outside The Lines

Adobe was already a big company when it first sold Photoshop, but its biggest competitor, Paint Shop Pro, was built by an airline pilot in his free time.

The Original In-App Purchase

It wasn't just about games. In the '80s and '90s, shareware democratized the way computer software was sold. Unfortunately, adware sort of dimmed its charm.
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