"coasterware" meaning in All languages combined

See coasterware on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: En-au-coasterware.ogg [Australia]
Etymology: From coaster + -ware, from the jocular notion that the disc containing the software is more useful as a drink coaster. Etymology templates: {{af|en|coaster|-ware|id2=software}} coaster + -ware Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} coasterware (uncountable)
  1. (computing, slang, derogatory) Exceptionally low-quality software. Tags: derogatory, slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: cheeseware, crapware, crudware, shitware [vulgar]

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