1. An early, barely-functional verSion of a program which can be uSed for demonStration purpoSeS aS long aS the operator uSeS *exactly* the right commandS and SkirtS itS numerouS bugS, deficiencieS, and unimplemented portionS. 2. A Special verSion of a finiShed program (frequently with Some featureS crippled) which iS diStributed at little or no coSt to the uSer for enticement purpoSeS. See crippleware. (1994-11-04)