linkware

English

Etymology

From link +‎ -ware.

Pronunciation

  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

linkware (uncountable)

  1. (computing) Digital materials that can be used for free on the condition that the user links back to the creator's web site.
    • 2004, Cyndi Howells, Planting Your Family Tree Online:
      Most of these graphics are linkware—they are free to use as long as you set up a link that points back to the owner's site: […]