Source : Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing

careware
     
        /keir'weir/ (Or "{charityware}") {Shareware} for which either
        the author suggests that some payment be made to a nominated
        charity or a levy directed to charity is included on top of
        the distribution charge.
     
        Compare {crippleware}.
     
        [{Jargon File}]
     
        (1994-12-16)