Talk:Nagware

Merge

• Agree. They're like the same thing.Attitude2000 18:59, 6 January 2006 (UTC)

• Yes B00P 20:46, 16 January 2006 (UTC)
• Agree, with a redirect on begware to nagware.
• I agree They are essencetually the same thing. Merging them would be a good idea. Provided it is mentioned that nagware is also known as begware.
• Why did you even bother? It was the same thing... no point of a merge tag... just redirect --FlareNUKE 10:13, 7 February 2006 (UTC)

Microsoft Example

Under the definition given in this article ("a type of shareware") - Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage program shouldn't be included because it "nags" users who are using pirated software, not those who have a shareware or "unregistered" version of Windows. Either the definition of "nagware" needs to be changed somewhat, the WGA section needs to be removed, or the WGA needs to be adjusted to emphasize that the concept is slightly different. Matt 15:25, 29 May 2006 (UTC)

Go ahead and change it. :-) — Frecklefoot | Talk 15:48, 29 May 2006 (UTC)

I've removed it. Mo-Al 01:53, 31 August 2006 (UTC)

Freeware

Freeware can also be nagware.

For example a free to use program which nags the user to upgrade to a paid version with more features, but NOT disable the program after a trail period. The developers develop a free and paid version side by side.

Do note I am not talking about Crippleware.

Just like Evrsoft First Page 2006 ? After a period, it keeps nagging users at application startup and closing, to entice them to buy the Professional version, wich comes with even more features. Evrsoft First Page 2006 was touted as being free, however is more like nagware.--Omega Said 08:33, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

NPOV

This is definitely not a neutral view.

Naturally, there is a fine line to be walked

Sounds like an opinion. _{WEBURIEDOURSECRETSINTHEGARDEN} 21:03, 25 December 2007 (UTC)

Microsoft Windows update

Another fine example of nagware is Microsoft Windows (perhaps only XP), which asks the user (it also moves focus to the dialog window) to restart the computer every 10 minutes after updates were installed. Its purpose is not to make the person buy anything, but it is still an excellent example, because the dialog is obtrusive and appears again after clicking "later" and because a lot of people know it.

I'm afraid of editing the article, though. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Peterfaj (talk • contribs) 10:33, 29 June 2011 (UTC)

If not for the reason of updating, the entire Windows 10 debacle is a sure-fire candidate for addition. How they're forcing this update on nearly every user is abhorrent.

I'm basing the addition of Windows 10 under 5 criteria:

1. Teamviewer is listed, setting precedent for individual software additions.
2. Windows is a household name, and as such has the notoriety and notability.
3. Windows Update is very naggy about updates, and will even take the decision for you if you do nothing. (in the process of typing this very reply, this occurred.)
4. Windows 10 keeps trying to worm it's way onto everyone's systems through an icon in the taskbar, abusing their security update delivery platform to try and "upgrade" as many people as possible to it's new OS, as well as adding the "Get Windows 10" (GWX) software to the user's taskbar, which cannot be removed or shut down (unless you know the precise update that added it to the machine in the first place, and uninstall it).
5. Furthermore, Windows 10 is planning to further abuse the recommended updates to force Windows 10 to update into the future, which would escalate the nagware's nagging beyond just messages.

With these as the base, I'm adding Windows 10 to the list. --Kizzycocoa (talk) 11:23, 5 February 2016 (UTC)

Boldly reverted. If you're citing Windows 10 as nagware, you need to provide cited examples within the article in-line text to that effect. The above examples you gave are a start.--WaltCip (talk) 18:14, 19 July 2016 (UTC)

I've added 5 reference as examples, including articles detailing the processes the GWX push has used, as well as an article on how it has been invasive, to the point of interrupting live TV.

I feel 5 will suffice, but I could collect a litany of others if needed. Windows 10 is pure nagware, and it seriously deserves it's place on this list. They even got sued over their aggressive push over this.

Actually, that'd also make a good source. I'll add that for good measure as well. --Kizzycocoa (talk) 23:46, 20 July 2016 (UTC)