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retroware noun. A software program that's two or three versions earlier than the current version. Many people are returning to these older versions because they're familiar, fast, and free of the rampant "featuritis" that characterizes most modern programs.

Related Words:
beerware
careware
coasterware
fritterware
herdware
missionware
shovelware
slideware
treeware

Subject Category:
Computers - Programming and Software

Posted on November 11, 1996 at 6:16 PM
Updated on November 11, 1996 at 6:16 PM


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