Abandonware

Abandonware is defined as any software that is:

At least three years old (some say five or seven years)
Not being sold or supported by the company that produced it or by any other company. When a certain piece of abandonware is later found to be sold or supported by a company (for instance in a re-release or a compilation), then it ceases to be abandonware.

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AbandonGames - Offers a search engine for classic games and an active forum.
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The Ultimate Oldgames Linkpage - A large ring with many sites and a resources section.
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Warez, Abandonware, and the Software Industry - An article looking at the issues involved in abandonware from both sides.
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Free Oldies - Search engine covering many sites. Search by name or sort by genre.
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The Abandon Ring Thing! - Ring with a simple focus and few extras.
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Emulation Ring - The original Emulation Ring. Focuses on both emulation and abandonware.
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Abandonwarez: The pros outweigh the cons - Article on abandonware from The Adventure Collective.
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The Abandonware Ring - The original Abandonware Ring. With a FAQ and a resources section.
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