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VAPOURWARE [2 records]

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Record 1 2006-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Software
DEF

Software that does not exist. It usually refers to products that are advertised, but that are not ready for delivery to customers.

CONT

Vapourware is non-existent software promoted to scare rivals.

Key term(s)
  • vaporware product

French

Domaine(s)
  • Logiciels
OBS

Qu'on ne voit jamais apparaître.

Key term(s)
  • produit-fantôme

Spanish

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Record 2 2006-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Informatics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Informatique
OBS

Qui ne dure pas longtemps.

Spanish

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