public-domain software
Refers to any program that is not copyrighted. Public-domain software is free and can be used without restrictions. The term public-domain software is often used incorrectly to include freeware, free software that is nevertheless copyrighted.
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A pointing device used with digitizing tablets. See under digitizing tablet.
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