bundled software

(1) Applications that are included with new hardware. For example, a new PC often comes with several applications, many of which may be lite versions or full versions with no limit on usage. Others may be only 60- or 90-day trial packages. See bundle.

(2) Two or more applications packaged and sold as a single unit.

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Software that is included with the purchase of hardware or other software. For example, most new computers come with some version of Microsoft Windows already installed. Other bundled software may include games, an encyclopedia, and an office suite composed of a Word Processor, a Spreadsheet, and other business applications.