Not everybody means the same thing when they tag some piece of software as âfreewareâ. You will often see something labeled freeware when it really isnât. In this article, I will describe various kinds of software that are often called freeware and try to clear up some of the confusion.
The phrase is thought to have originated in World War I, with the Toffee Apple trench mortar used by British troops. These mortars were later rendered obsolete by the Stokes mortar, which used a more modern bullet-shaped shell. How do you like them apples, UsingEnglish.com. Accessed 14 January 2007.
Apples are probably the most familiar and best-loved fruits around the world. They are enjoyed fresh, cooked in desserts and savory dishes, preserved, fermented, and as apple juice. The earliest known source of apples is in Eastern Turkey and other areas of Mesopotamia. Alexander the Great discovered dwarf apples trees in Asia Minor and sent them back to his teacher Aristotle.