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Under the definition given in this article ("a type of shareware") - Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage program shouldn't be included because it "nags" users who are using pirated software, not those who have a shareware or "unregistered" version of Windows. Either the definition of "nagware" needs to be changed somewhat, the WGA section needs to be removed, or the WGA needs to be adjusted to emphasize that the concept is slightly different. Matt 15:25, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
Freeware can also be nagware.
For example a free to use program which nags the user to upgrade to a paid version with more features, but NOT disable the program after a trail period. The developers develop a free and paid version side by side.
Do note I am not talking about Crippleware.
Just like Evrsoft First Page 2006 ? After a period, it keeps nagging users at application startup and closing, to entice them to buy the Professional version, wich comes with even more features. Evrsoft First Page 2006 was touted as being free, however is more like nagware.-- Omega Said 08:33, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
This is definitely not a neutral view.
Naturally, there is a fine line to be walked
Sounds like an opinion. WEBURIEDOURSECRETS INTHEGARDEN 21:03, 25 December 2007 (UTC)
Another fine example of nagware is Microsoft Windows (perhaps only XP), which asks the user (it also moves focus to the dialog window) to restart the computer every 10 minutes after updates were installed. Its purpose is not to make the person buy anything, but it is still an excellent example, because the dialog is obtrusive and appears again after clicking "later" and because a lot of people know it.
I'm afraid of editing the article, though. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Peterfaj ( talk • contribs) 10:33, 29 June 2011 (UTC)
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Under the definition given in this article ("a type of shareware") - Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage program shouldn't be included because it "nags" users who are using pirated software, not those who have a shareware or "unregistered" version of Windows. Either the definition of "nagware" needs to be changed somewhat, the WGA section needs to be removed, or the WGA needs to be adjusted to emphasize that the concept is slightly different. Matt 15:25, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
Freeware can also be nagware.
For example a free to use program which nags the user to upgrade to a paid version with more features, but NOT disable the program after a trail period. The developers develop a free and paid version side by side.
Do note I am not talking about Crippleware.
Just like Evrsoft First Page 2006 ? After a period, it keeps nagging users at application startup and closing, to entice them to buy the Professional version, wich comes with even more features. Evrsoft First Page 2006 was touted as being free, however is more like nagware.-- Omega Said 08:33, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
This is definitely not a neutral view.
Naturally, there is a fine line to be walked
Sounds like an opinion. WEBURIEDOURSECRETS INTHEGARDEN 21:03, 25 December 2007 (UTC)
Another fine example of nagware is Microsoft Windows (perhaps only XP), which asks the user (it also moves focus to the dialog window) to restart the computer every 10 minutes after updates were installed. Its purpose is not to make the person buy anything, but it is still an excellent example, because the dialog is obtrusive and appears again after clicking "later" and because a lot of people know it.
I'm afraid of editing the article, though. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Peterfaj ( talk • contribs) 10:33, 29 June 2011 (UTC)