Also called jewel case, in software distribution it is the term used to describe software that is distributed by the vendor with only the software on the CDand a paper insert in the case. This type of software packaging does not contain a retail box or manual, however if is a full version of the software distributed in this manner, you will receive standard warranty and technical support from the software vendor.
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