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Abandonware is computer software which is no longer being sold or supported by its copyright holder. Sometimes, it is used as a blanket category for any software over a certain age, usually five years.
The term has no legal meaning. This means that labeling any kind of software 'abandonware' does not make it legal to use it without paying or make copies of it. Unless the author puts the software in the public domain, any and all abandonware remains covered under copyright law until its copyright term expires.
Alternatively, the term is also used for software which is still available, but on which further support and development have been intentionally discontinued. This article discusses only the first meaning.
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AbandonGames - Offers a search engine for classic games and an active forum.
Abandonwarez: The pros outweigh the cons - Article on abandonware from The Adventure Collective.
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Dan's 20th Century Abandonware - Application software from a time not quite forgotten.
Free Oldies - Search engine covering many sites. Search by name or sort by genre.
The Abandonware Ring - The original Abandonware Ring. With a FAQ and a resources section.
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The Ultimate Oldgames Linkpage - A large ring with many sites and a resources section.
Meta Description: [ This site contains a large number of commented links to abandonware resources and other useful elements helping you on your search for old games and apps and abandonware in general. ]
Warez, Abandonware, and the Software Industry - An article looking at the issues involved in abandonware from both sides.
Meta Description: [ In the battles over computer software there are many sides, including warez users, abandonware proponents, and the software companies themselves. A look at the three views of digital intellectual property. In this section: intellectual property rights. ]
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