Definitions

1. noun

software that is distributed at little or no cost to the end-user, usually bundled with other products or services, in exchange for the user’s agreement to install and use additional products or services, often unwanted or intrusive.

“The company’s marketing strategy relied heavily on distributing saleware to promote their premium software subscription.”

2. noun

unwanted or unnecessary software or programs installed on a computer without the user’s consent, often as a result of other software being installed.

“The computer was infected with numerous pieces of saleware that slowed it down significantly.”