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.
Apple history. 1  The apple tree originated in an area between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea. 2  The Lady or Api apple is one of the oldest varieties in existence. 3  Archeologists have found evidence that humans have enjoyed apples since at least 6500 B.C. 4  Charred apples have been found in prehistoric dwellings in Switzerland.